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round to the other side and spun round the wheel。
I walked to the break of the poop。 On the over…shadowed deck
all hands stood by the forebraces waiting for my order。
The stars ahead seemed to be gliding from right to left。
And all was so still in the world that I heard the quiet remark；
〃She's round；〃 passed in a tone of intense relief between two seamen。
〃Let go and haul。〃
The foreyards ran round with a great noise； amidst cheery cries。
And now the frightful whiskers made themselves heard giving various orders。
Already the ship was drawing ahead。 And I was alone with her。
Nothing！ no one in the world should stand now between us； throwing a shadow
on the way of silent knowledge and mute affection； the perfect communion
of a seaman with his first command。
Walking to the taffrail； I was in time to make out； on the very edge
of a darkness thrown by a towering black mass like the very gateway
of Erebusyes； I was in time to catch an evanescent glimpse of my
white hat left behind to mark the spot where the secret sharer
of my cabin and of my thoughts； as though he were my second self；
had lowered himself into the water to take his punishment：
a free man； a proud swimmer striking out for a new destiny。
End