whaler

The going and the coming of a "whaler" made Crip's father, Mr. John Allen, glad.

She showed no colors, but the old islander, once a whaler, declared that she was a British man-o'-war.

Just as the old whaler had predicted, in less than five minutes the mother whale spouted, coming in the direction of the vessel.

He looked at Hank expectantly, hoping to hear him spur the crew to a new venture, but the old whaler looked grave.

Then, at the whaler's orders, the boat was swung round and the men held their oars ready to back-water.