When the fog did lift a bit, they were less than a hundred feet from the inlet. “I see the pike,” Mr. Reid said tonelessly. “A bit to starboard and you have it lined up nicely, Harry.” “Something’s wrong,” said Peglar. “What do you mean?” called back the lieutenant. Some of the seamen looked up from their oars and frowned at Peglar. With their backs to the bow, they could not see ahead. “Do you see that serac or big ice boulder near the pike I left at the mouth of the lead?” said Harry. “Yes,” said Lieutenant Little. “So?” “It wasn’t there when we came out,” said Peglar. “Back oars!” ordered
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