From all ages there had come a tradition of the existence of this sea.
It had been furthermore claimed by reputable men that here was a small continent where the climate was mild and equable the year round.
Legends also existed of the presence of a wonderful race in this out-of-the-way part of the world.
Whether this was true or not, subsequent adventures in the open Polar Sea were destined to show.
CHAPTER XI.
IN THE OPEN POLAR SEA.
Frank surveyed the scene about him with interest.
He paced the deck for some while, and then went below.
When he came on deck again he had a ship’s glass.
With this he studied the horizon for some time.
Roger Harmon finally joined him.