#308 Moby Dick 5 (Penguin Readers)

Moby Dick 5 Queequeg's little idol was called Yojo. Queequeg let Yojo decide which ship to take. Ishmael felt uneasy about his own fate been decided by a heathen little wooden figurine, went to find ideal whale ship himself. Among Devil-Dam, Tit-bit and Pequod, the last stood out for its age and its whale bone decorations all over the ship. Ishmael met Peleg, one of the two ship owners. Ishmael passed Peleg's interview for being honest and being enthusiastic. Peleg told Bildad, the second ship owner, and decided what lay he should have. Ishmael estimated himself 275th lay. Bildad estimated Ishmael worth 777th lay. Peleg estimated Ishmael worth 300th lay. Ishmael mentioned Queequeg would be joining him also. Peleg alluded to captain Ahab. Ahab lost one of his leg because of the white whale Moby Dick. Ahab could not be seen anywhere. Ahab retained his mysterious début. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn