The Squall Was Near, and the Oarsmen Rushed to the Stern of the Boat.

Starbuck gave chase to three whales running dead to leeward. His sail was now set, and with the still rising wind, we rushed along. A gush of scalding vapour shot up near by. Something rolled and tumbled like an earthquake beneath us. The crew were half suffocated as they were tossed helter skelter into the white curdling cream of the all squall.