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quality, superior to any other cetaceous 
oil. 
The horn is of a finer texture, and 
takes a better polish, than that of the 
elephant. The Kings of Denmark have 
a most magnificent throne formed of 
these horns, which is esteemed more va¬ 
luable than if composed of gold. Cap¬ 
tain Scoresby, (of the Resolution), has a 
very fine bed made of the horns of these 
animals. It is reckoned a great curiosi¬ 
ty, and is extremely handsome. 
11th, Got two fish. Several sail of 
Greenlandmen in company. 
12th, Strong easterly breeze. Ran a 
considerable way to the westward. 
13th and 14th, Gale increased, and 
we ran a considerable way farther to the 
westward. Cold very intense. 
June 15th, Latitude, by observation, 
78° 13'. Made fast to a large Iceberg. 
16th, Got a size fish. While we were 
made fast to this Iceberg, some of the 
