| 1 |
So you are going the same way as us. That's great! Just leave the whale catching to us. I am sure Captain Ahab will appreciate a merchant like you willing to help with the supplies. |
| 2 |
Have you seen those shadowy figures getting aboard Pequod? I wonder who they are. Didn’t seem like regular sailors. But it’s time for the crew to get on board. See you later. |
| 3 |
I did not think that a sailor’s life would be so harsh. I am tired and sick. The ship is moving all the time. I hope I will find my sea legs soon. Right now, I just miss the solid ground. |
| 4 |
It seems this is not just a regular whaling voyage. Captain Ahab announced that we are looking for a specific white whale. The one that took his leg. Anyone who spots it first will be rewarded. |
| 5 |
Our whaling boats are in a terrible state. I was assigned to fix them. But I know nothing about repairing a boat. Couldn’t we just get new boats? Maybe you can help with that. |
| 6 |
I am feeling a bit better today. It seems I am finally getting used to the rocking of the ship. I feel like I could even eat something. I was barely able to hold down some water and stale bread before. |
| 7 |
Our lookout has spotted a whole school of whales ahead. I was assigned to one of the boats as a rower. Queequeg is also going to be there throwing harpoons. Do we have enough iron to kill a whale? |
| 8 |
A whale has flipped over our boat and we ended up in the water. This is no pleasant warm sea. My teeth are chattering so hard I am afraid I will bite my tongue off. I must get warm fast! |
| 9 |
We have caught our first whale but it was not the white devil. The butchering of the dead animal is the worst. Blood is everywhere and the stench! The pay does not seem fair for this terrible work. |
| 10 |
There was a lot of oil inside the whale we caught. Can you take it to the port? It’s dangerous to have the ship stuffed full of it. If it caught fire, the ship could explode. |
| 11 |
We have sighted a sperm whale, but it has escaped us. From afar, it was not clear if it was white or not. The captain is not pleased. Maybe you could talk to him. Help him look for his whale. |
| 12 |
There is another whaling ship hailing us. This is our first gam, an encounter with another whaler. I am looking forward to meeting other sailors. They might have some interesting stories to tell. |
| 13 |
Captain Ahab asked the other ship if they saw the white whale. They hadn’t, so the captain ordered us to leave right away. We didn’t even have time to share some food. |
| Final |
Thank you for your help. Don't forget your reward, captain. |
ISHMAEL BONNEVILL I
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