22 VOYAGE TO GREENDAND. 
in different directions, as to resemble hillocks com- 
ing together with inexpressible rage, and producing 
overwhelming destruction. 
The gale moderating and settling to the 
northward, we again sailed towards the 
ice. It being usual for the officers to dine in the 
cabin to drink a prosperous voyage, the mate and 
harpooners were invited this day, and never did I 
see more justice done to roast beef and plum-pud- 
ding ! The mirth-inspiring grog made all happy, and 
the usual fishing toast ; “ ship strong, crew healthy, 
ice open, and fish plenty,” was drunk by all with 
great glee. Captain Scoresby, as is usual at ihis 
annual meeting, delivered to them his instructions, 
signals, and particular orders, to be observed when 
in pursuit of whales ; and, as some of them relate 
to giving assistance to foreign adventurers, and par- 
take so much of the national character, I have pro- 
cured a copy of them. They will be found, I trust, 
not unworthy the imitation of other commanders 
of Greenland ships, and their diffusion may be 
eminently useful. Latitude this day, 75° 20' ; 
thermometer 27°. 
DIRECTIONS TO HARPOONERS WITH REGARD 
TO ASSISTANCE. 
First, “ Assist all ships whatever, either British 
or foreign, when it can be done without disadvantage 
to your own vessel.” 
Second, If you accompany the boat of any ship. 
