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by the approach of the boat, but in consequence 
of a fulmar’s darting upon its back, and plunging 
its beak in the skin. Several ships within sight 
were more successful: the John killed two whales, 
and two or three others a whale each. 
A ship at a distance, supposed to be the Bre¬ 
men of Bremen, was seen with an ancient flying, 
a signal indicative in the whale-fishery of a full- . 
ship. The effect of a sight of this kind on the* 
minds of unsuccessful fishers, is of a painfully 
despondent nature. They see their fortunate 
neighbours returning prosperously home to their 
families and friends, with the cheering conscious¬ 
ness of their full cargo insuring them a welcome 
from their employers; while the yet labouring fish¬ 
ers, wiio have failed to succeed in their endeavours, 
have the further and increased difficulties and 
dangers of the foggy season to undergo, together 
with the oppressive anxiety which the uncertain 
issue of the voyage almost constantly calls forth. 
These feelings are, doubtless, the most distressing, 
where they are augmented by the influence of en¬ 
vy ; and they are the least felt by those who com¬ 
mit their way unto the Almighty, and trust in 
him, with full reliance on the promise that “ lie 
will bring it to pass.” The Bremen was early at 
the sealing-stations, and made a most successful 
attack upon these animals ; her active commander 
