numbered sobbed and cried like women. Frank's voice faltered as
he turned back at the door to say his last words to the friend
who had been a father to him.

"God bless you, Crayford!"

Crayford broke away from the officers near him; and, hurrying
forward, seized Frank by both hands. Crayford held him as if he
would never let him go.

"God preserve you, Frank! I would give all I have in the world to
be with you. Good-by! Good-by!"

Frank waved his hand--dashed away the tears that were gathering
in his eyes--and hurried out. Crayford called after him, the
last, the only warning that he could give:

"While you can stand, keep with the main body, Frank!"

Wardour, waiting till the last--Wardour, following Frank through
the snow-drift--stopped, stepped back, and answered Crayford at
the door:

"While he can stand, he keeps with Me."



Third Scene

The Iceberg.