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- # CHAPTER III. HE ARRIVES IN TOWN
## Overview
This is the third chapter of the novel *Redburn: His First Voyage*. It details the protagonist's arrival in town and his initial interactions as he seeks to secure a position on a ship.
## Context
This chapter is part of Herman Melville's novel *Redburn: His First Voyage*, which was extracted from the file `redburn.txt`. The novel itself is contained within the larger collection, [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW). This chapter follows "CHAPTER II. REDBURN’S DEPARTURE FROM HOME" and precedes "CHAPTER IV. HOW HE DISPOSED OF HIS FOWLING-PIECE".
## Contents
The chapter begins with the protagonist's arrival in town and his search for lodging. He encounters a group of men playing dominoes in a grocery store and is initially met with suspicion by a servant. He is welcomed by his brother's friend, Mr. Jones, who has a letter of introduction for him. After changing his wet clothes and having a meal, the protagonist feels more comfortable. The next day, Mr. Jones accompanies him to the docks to find a ship. They find a vessel bound for Liverpool, and the protagonist meets its captain. The captain, initially appearing friendly and jovial, engages in a conversation with Mr. Jones about the protagonist's background and suitability for sea life. Mr. Jones, in an attempt to impress the captain, exaggerates the protagonist's family's wealth and status, which inadvertently prevents the protagonist from receiving an advance payment. The chapter concludes with the protagonist and Mr. Jones leaving the captain's cabin, with the protagonist reflecting on the disadvantage of appearing wealthy when one is not. The chapter is divided into three chunks.
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