g large before the wind, we set this sail wing-and-wing with the main-sail. The latter, in accordance with the customary rig of whale-boats, was worked with a sprit and she

t rolled it gave easy play to his head. The precious breaker w

r suspended. Hanging along our gunwales inside, were six harpoons, three lances, and a blubber-spade; all keen as razors, and sheathed with leather. Besides these, we had three waifs, a couple of two-gallon water-kegs, se

oms in length, and something more than an inch in diameter, when not in use is kept on ship-board, coiled away like an endless snake in its tub. But

es, and a score or two of biscuit. This keg is an invariable precaution against what so frequently occurs in pursuing the sperm whale-prolonged absence from the ship, losing sight of her, or never seeing her more, till years after yo

ached to it for that purpose, and removed the compass, that glistened to us like a human eye. Then filling

ut knife, and cutting a round hole in the after-most thwart, or seat o

ng underneath the canvas, almost lifted the light boat's stem into the air, vexing the counterpane as if it were a petticoat turning a gusty corner. But when a mere breath rippled the sea, and the sun was fiery hot, it was most pleasant to lounge in this shady asylum. It was like being transferred from the roast to cool in the cupboard. And Jarl, much the toughest fowl of the two, out of an abundant kindness for his

th humorous complacency. If we fall in with cannibals, thought I, then, ready-roasted Norseman t

needs hardly be said,