The last page from R. F. Scott diary
March 29, 1912

Thursday, March 29. - Since the 21st we have had a continuous gale from W. S. W. and S. W. We had fuel to make two cups of tea apiece and bare food for two days on the 20th. Every day we have been ready to start for our depot 11 miles away, but outside the door of the tent it remains a scene of whirling drift. I do not think we can hope for any better things now. We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker, of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more.

R. Scott

Last entry.
For God's sake look after our people

 

 

from "Scott's Last Expedition. The Personal Journal of Captain R. F. Scott, R. N., C.V.O., on his journey to the South Pole", London, 1913