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MOBY DICK; OR 
We’ll drink to-night with hearts as light, 
To love, as gay and fleeting 
As bubbles that swim, on the beaker’s brim!. 
And break on the lips while meeting. 
A brave stave that — who calls! Mr. Starbuck? Aye, aye, sir — 
(Aside) he’s my superior, he has his too, if I’m not mistaken. — Aye, 
aye, sir, just through with this job — coming. 
CHAPTER XXXIX 
MIDNIGHT, FORECASTLE 
HARPOONEERS AND SAILORS 
(Foresail rises and discovers the watch standing, lounging, leaning, 
and lying in various attitudes, all singing in chorus.) 
Farewell and adieu to you Spanish ladies ! 
Farewell and adieu to you, ladies of Spain! 
Our captain’s commanded. — 
FIRST NANTUCKET SAILOR 
Oh, boys, don’t be sentimental; it’s bad for the digestion! Take a 
tonic, follow me ! 
(Sings, and all follow.) 
Our captain stood upon the deck, 
A spy-glass in his hand, 
A viewing of those gallant whales 
That blew at every strand. 
Oh, your tubs in your boats, my boys. 
And by your braces stand, 
And we’ll have one of those fine whales, 
Hand boys, over hand ! 
So, be cheery, my lads ! may your hearts never fail ! 
While the bold harpooneer is striking the whale! 
mate’s voice from the quarter-deck 
Eight bells there, forward! 
