THE GREYHOUND OF THE SEA 



stood ready for a shot at the calf when next he came 

 within range. From the masthead I could look far 

 down into the clear water and once saw the little fin- 

 back rising almost under the vessel. I shouted a warn- 

 ing to the men below and as he reached the surface the 



Drawing up a finback at Aikawa, Japan. 



harpoon crashed into his side, going almost through 

 him. 



When I had descended to the deck and stood beside 

 Captain Grahame on the bridge his face was beaming 

 with smiles. Pulling out his watch, he said : 



"It's only ten o'clock and I think we will tow these 

 three in. The rest of the bunch are scattered now, 

 but maybe they will come together this afternoon, 



