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- # CHAPTER V.
WHAT HAPPENED AT HYTYHOO
## Overview
This is a chapter from the novel [Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas](arke:01KG8AJ7VM7B8YZ2568YF8PQ5J) by Herman Melville, titled "CHAPTER V. WHAT HAPPENED AT HYTYHOO". It exists as a digital chapter object, extracted on January 30, 2026.
## Context
The chapter is part of the larger [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The source text was extracted from the file [omoo.txt](arke:01KG89J1H7Y803CZ7X80F0QFHZ). It is preceded by [CHAPTER IV. A SCENE IN THE FORECASTLE](arke:01KG8AJG70041RSNAQ01ZKRJCH) and followed by [CHAPTER VI. WE TOUCH AT LA DOMINICA](arke:01KG8AJG6S4N6E6Q6Z9SHFPRAH).
## Contents
This chapter describes events that occurred at Hytyhoo. It recounts the ship's arrival at St. Christina, where a French corvette is anchored. The captain's interactions with French officers and local chiefs lead to the ship being placed under a "Taboo" to prevent desertion. Despite these measures, some crew members desert during the night. The chapter details the frantic efforts to recover the deserters, involving the French and local islanders, and the eventual return of the fugitives. The chapter is divided into two chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKSKJQNZCM4QJNZ8NPD4J) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKSKJBJ4YFS7PMDQNBE6Q).
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WHAT HAPPENED AT HYTYHOO