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- # CHAPTER XXXII. Xiphius Platypterus
## Overview
This is chapter XXXII, titled "Xiphius Platypterus," from the novel *Mardi: And a Voyage Thither*. It spans from line 3628 to 3747 of the source text.
## Context
This chapter is part of the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJA6157W2830190N652KA), a work by Herman Melville. The novel was extracted from the file [mardi_vol1.txt](arke:01KG89J1HYC04JWXEK48P07WPK) and is included within the larger collection [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW). This chapter follows "CHAPTER XXXI. Rovings Alow And Aloft" and precedes "CHAPTER XXXIII. Otard."
## Contents
Chapter XXXII describes an encounter with a Sword fish, referred to as the "Chevalier" by the narrator. The chapter details the fish's appearance, its aggressive nature, and its common names, including "Xiphius Platypterus." The narrator recounts capturing one of these fish and preserving its sword-like bill as a trophy. The narrative also touches upon the narrator's decision to keep a discovered cask of Otard brandy a secret from his shipmates to avoid potential trouble. The chapter is divided into two chunks: "Chunk 1" and "Chunk 2."
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