CXXXIV

The Chase⁠—Second Day

At daybreak, the three mastheads were punctually manned afresh.

“D’ye 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 than I thought for;⁠—the topgallant sails!⁠—aye, they should have been kept on her all night. But no matter⁠—’tis but resting for the rush.”

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