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- # CHAPTER XIX. Who Goes There?
## Overview
This is the nineteenth chapter of the novel "Mardi: And a Voyage Thither." It was extracted from the file `mardi_vol1.txt` and is part of the "Melville Complete Works" collection. The chapter spans from line 1970 to line 2198 of the source text.
## Context
This chapter is situated within the larger narrative of [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJA6157W2830190N652KA), a novel by Herman Melville. It follows [CHAPTER XVIII. My Lord Shark And His Pages](arke:01KG8AJQXPXZBGB18678DG9X9S) and precedes [CHAPTER XX. Noises And Portents](arke:01KG8AJQXJFB4YHJ7F6QGR48FR). The text originates from the file `mardi_vol1.txt`, which is part of the comprehensive [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.
## Contents
This chapter, titled "Who Goes There?", details the narrator's and his companion Jarl's encounter with a mysterious, seemingly abandoned brigantine at sea. The narrative describes their initial apprehension, their decision to investigate the vessel, and their boarding of the ship. Inside, they find evidence of a hasty departure or a struggle, including scattered belongings and weapons. The chapter builds suspense as they explore the ship's interior, encountering strange noises and discovering various items that hint at the brigantine's past and its former occupants. The chapter is divided into four chunks, detailing the initial sighting, the boarding, the exploration of the cabin and forecastle, and the discovery of personal effects and potential clues.
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