Frank had no desire to remain longer in the region.
He was decided to return home at once.
The Arctic Sea had been crossed and the continent visited.
It would be better to return now before the extremely severe Arctic winter should set in.
“I am very willing and anxious,” said Roger.
“Begorra, it’ll seem good to see home onct more, afther all,” said Barney.
“I done fink the Darktown people will be jes’ glad fo’ to hear a lecture from dis chile,” said Pomp.
“Forward, then!” cried Frank. “Back to the Explorer and then we are off!”
All set out rapidly.
It was not long before they came again in sight of the big river.