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My conscience was not immune to the fact that I have lead four previously healthy men to their death by my own desire for fame. The only reputation that I will get would be that I am the most selfish captain ever, who conducted all of his men. The worst was the faith that they gave me, and their everlasting hope. I knew that it was useless to hope for better times; the end could not be far. The trip had been a failure, the weather was too cold and overwhelming. It would not be long until we were all buried in snow and ice. Had we lived, I should have a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stir