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spout in sight was that of a Fin-Back, belonging to the spe-
cies of uncapturable whales, because of its incredible power
of swimming. Nevertheless, the Fin-Back’s spout is so simi-
lar to the Sperm Whale’s, that by unskilful fishermen it is
often mistaken for it. And consequently Derick and all his
host were now in valiant chase of this unnearable brute. The
Virgin crowding all sail, made after her four young keels,
and thus they all disappeared far to leeward, still in bold,
hopeful chase.
Oh! many are the Fin-Backs, and many are the Dericks,
my friend.

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