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When one's own courage is fixed in his heart, and when his resolution is devoid of doubt, then when the time comes he will of necessity be able to choose the right move. / -from Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
During the first dog watch, most of the crew gathered on deck. The mood was merry. Enjoying a fair wind, the ship had moved away from the stench of the dead whale, and the setting sun filled the sky with red and purple streamers.