Introduction

The pursuit of one particular whale continued through day and to night. It is a thing by no means unprecedented in the south sea fishery. The top gallant sails should have been kept on her all night, i thought. But no matter. Tis but resting for the rush. Second day, at daybreak, the three mastheads were punctually manned afresh. Do you see him? Cried ahab. After allowing a little space for the light to spread, see nothing, sir, turn up all hands and make sail. He travels faster, I thought. For the top gallants sails. Ay, they should have beenkept on her all Night. No matter. T