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- # CHAPTER LVI. UNDER THE LEE OF THE LONG-BOAT, REDBURN AND HARRY HOLD CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNION
## Overview
This chapter, titled "CHAPTER LVI. UNDER THE LEE OF THE LONG-BOAT, REDBURN AND HARRY HOLD CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNION," is a segment of the novel *Redburn: His First Voyage*. It spans from line 10956 to 11184 within the source file `redburn.txt`.
## Context
This chapter is part of the larger work *Redburn: His First Voyage*, a novel by Herman Melville, which is included in the "Melville Complete Works" collection. It follows Chapter LV, "DRAWING NIGH TO THE LAST SCENE IN JACKSON’S CAREER," and precedes Chapter LVII, "ALMOST A FAMINE."
## Contents
Chapter LVI details a private conversation between the characters Redburn and Harry, taking place "under the lee of the long-boat." The narrative focuses on Harry's reflections and his discussions with Redburn about his past, his current predicament, and his uncertain future in America. Harry expresses his desire to find a means of livelihood, considering his talents as a singer and his potential for clerical work. The chapter highlights the bond forming between Redburn and Harry, two individuals facing hardship and seeking companionship amidst their challenging circumstances.
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