pitchpoler

Updated: May 19, 2025

Again and again to such gamesome talk, the dexterous dart is repeated, the spear returning to its master like a greyhound held in skilful leash. The agonized whale goes into his flurry; the tow-line is slackened, and the pitchpoler dropping astern, folds his hands, and mutely watches the monster die. The Fountain Let us, then, look at this matter, along with some interesting items contingent.

Herman Melville - Moby Dick: or, the White Whale

Again and again to such gamesome talk, the dexterous dart is repeated, the spear returning to its master like a greyhound held in skilful leash. The agonized whale goes into his flurry; the tow-line is slackened, and the pitchpoler dropping astern, folds his hands, and mutely watches the monster die. The Fountain. Let us, then, look at this matter, along with some interesting items contingent.

Herman Melville - Moby Dick, or, the whale