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- # CHAPTER X. They Arrange Their Canopies And Lounges, And Try To Make Things Comfortable
## Overview
This is a chapter from the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJA6157W2830190N652KA) by Herman Melville. The chapter, titled "CHAPTER X. They Arrange Their Canopies And Lounges, And Try To Make Things Comfortable," describes the protagonists preparing their small craft for their voyage. It was extracted on January 30, 2026, from the source text file [mardi_vol1.txt](arke:01KG89J1HYC04JWXEK48P07WPK) and is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.
## Context
The chapter is preceded by [CHAPTER IX. The Watery World Is All Before Them](arke:01KG8AJQ68JSJZDEC46QHC61X7) and followed by [CHAPTER XI. Jarl Afflicted With The Lockjaw](arke:01KG8AJQ5Q80S7YSVV6NX67Z7A) within the novel. The novel was extracted from the file [mardi_vol1.txt](arke:01KG89J1HYC04JWXEK48P07WPK), which is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.
## Contents
The chapter details the protagonists' efforts to organize their boat and make it comfortable for their journey. This includes rigging the mast, stowing provisions, and securing essential equipment such as harpoons, lances, and a compass. The chapter also describes their attempts to create a makeshift awning for protection from the sun. The chapter is divided into two chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKWWWY3V2WE83H7B71W32) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKXGZY4W7W8ERC8R7PSZ3).
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