The Gallows, Ye Mean The gallows, ye mean.—I am immortal then, on land and on sea,” cried Ahab, with a laugh of derision;—”Immortal on land and on sea!”   Both were silent again, as...

Rushing to the Yard-Arms Upon this, the seamen rushed to the yard-arms, as in swarming-time the bees rush to the boughs. Bare-headed in the sultry sun, Ahab stood on the bowsprit, and with one hand...

Gamming GAM. NOUN—A SOCIAL MEETING OF TWO (OR MORE) WHALESHIPS, GENERALLY ON A CRUISING-GROUND; WHEN, AFTER EXCHANGING HAILS, THEY EXCHANGE VISITS BY BOATS’ CREWS; THE TWO CAPTAINS REMAINING...