"I had climbed to the barrel at the masthead . . . and was watch- 

 ing the little pram as it neared the dying finback. After 

 circling around the animal the boat was slowly backed 

 toward it, the Gunner standing erect in the stern with lance 

 ready, awaiting his opportunity. Suddenly he leaned forward 

 and thrust the steel with all his strength deep into the whale's 

 side." 



