Life of John Boyle O'Reilly — Chapter 5

Friend after friend departs;Who hath not lost a friend?There is no union here of heartsThat finds not here an end.—J. Montgomery.

Flag at main—Whales up.Flag at mizzen—Whales down.Jib hauled up and down—Can't see any whales.Foretopsail hauled up and down—Look out.All the sails on the ship hauled up and down—Whales somewhere.Steward at the main—Go farther off.Steward waves his hat—Whales all round the ship.Lee clew of spanker boom hauled up—Whales going to windward.