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- # CHAPTER LXVIII. A MAN-OF-WAR FOUNTAIN, AND OTHER THINGS.
## Overview
This is Chapter LXVIII, titled "A MAN-OF-WAR FOUNTAIN, AND OTHER THINGS.," from the novel [White-Jacket](arke:01KG8AJ89Z18FKVJV5H0488ZAZ). It spans lines 10863 to 11001 of the source text.
## Context
This chapter is part of [White-Jacket](arke:01KG8AJ89Z18FKVJV5H0488ZAZ), a novel by Herman Melville, which itself is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The content was extracted from the digital file [white_jacket.txt](arke:01KG89J19NC56FFGBCM2SWEZZY). It follows [CHAPTER LXVII. WHITE-JACKET ARRAIGNED AT THE MAST.](arke:01KG8AJTJSBQJ8HHY334KV78RD) and precedes [CHAPTER LXIX. PRAYERS AT THE GUNS.](arke:01KG8AJTJYF04A0665MPBYMDBW).
## Contents
Chapter LXVIII offers observations on various aspects of life aboard a man-of-war. It begins with a reflection on the importance of chronicling even minor details of a disappearing world. The chapter then describes the "scuttle-butt," the ship's sole drinking fountain, and its role as a social hub. It also details the "mast-man" position, focusing on the character of the aged main-mast-man of the Neversink, and contrasts his serene demeanor with his scarred appearance. The chapter further discusses the authority of the master-at-arms and ship's corporals in enforcing regulations, comparing their rounds to a housekeeper's nightly inspection. Finally, it touches upon the Commodore's seldom-seen but potent authority, particularly his pardoning power while at sea.
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- CHAPTER LXVIII.
A MAN-OF-WAR FOUNTAIN, AND OTHER THINGS.