human
They have been having some trouble with the convicts, I hears. They worked well enough at first, as long as they knew that there was a lot of water in the hold; but since then they have been a-grumbling, and last night I hear there was a rumpus, and six of them was put in irons. That's the first of it, and the sooner the gale's over, and we shapes our course in smooth water for Sydney heads, the better I shall be pleased.
gpt
Do yer see nothing odd about that 'ere sky?
human
No, Reuben replied,
gpt
Ay, that's it, my lad. That's what they call the ice blink. You see if we ain't in the middle of bergs before night comes on. I have not been whaling for nothing.
human
Just as I thought, Bill said.
gpt
We are going to try to rig a jury mizzen, so as to help us claw off the ice, if need be.