human
The hunters then take advantage of its bewildered condition to come close and use their deadly weapons till they have killed it. The fat and ivory are divided among the hunters who took part in the killing, but the flesh is given to any one who asks for it.
gpt
Is it really good to eat, papa?
human
Those who are judges of whale flesh say there are three qualities of meat in every whale, the best resembling mutton, the second similar to pork, and the third resembling beef.
gpt
The whales are so big and strong; don't they ever fight back when men try to kill them, papa?
human
Yes, he replied,
gpt
I wonder any one is willing to go whaling when they may meet with such dreadful accidents,
human
I suppose it must be very profitable to tempt them to take such risks,
gpt
It is quite profitable, said the Captain;
human
I should think that might pay very well, particularly if they took a number.
gpt
Our whale fishing is done mostly by the New Englanders, isn't it, papa?