Chapter 3: The Whale Ship
Next morning, I went to the harbor to look for a ship. After walking along the docks, I saw a magnificent vessel tied to the pier. It was the Pequod, a whaling ship that was preparing for a long voyage.
The ship was old but strong, built for the dangerous work of hunting whales. Men were loading supplies, fixing sails, and preparing for the journey. I could smell the salt in the air and hear the calls of sailors working.
I asked the captain of the Pequod for a job. Captain Ahab was a serious man with a white mark on his face, where a whale had once taken his leg. He looked at me carefully and then nodded, accepting me as part of his crew.