CHAPTER LXXIII. At Last, The Last Mention Is Made Of Old Bardianna; And His Last Will And Testament Is Recited At Length

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# CHAPTER LXXIII. At Last, The Last Mention Is Made Of Old Bardianna; And His Last Will And Testament Is Recited At Length ## Overview This chapter is part of the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN). It was extracted from the file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9) and is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. This chapter follows [CHAPTER LXXII. Babbalanja Starts To His Feet](arke:01KG8AJVZFTMVFZVGAQB02ENED) and precedes [CHAPTER LXXIV. A Death-Cloud Sweeps By Them, As They Sail](arke:01KG8AJW03TAQ2V1JJMQ87QJ2S). ## Context This chapter is a segment of Herman Melville's novel "Mardi: And a Voyage Thither," a philosophical romance detailing a voyage through the South Pacific. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the search for truth. This specific chapter focuses on the recitation of the will of an elderly character named Bardianna. ## Contents Chapter LXXIII details the final mention of Old Bardianna and the full recitation of his last will and testament. The will is presented as an eccentric document, reflecting Bardianna's unique character and his relationships with various individuals on Mardi. The chapter includes the specific bequests made by Bardianna, such as property, personal items, and even abstract concepts like blessings and advice. The narrative highlights the reactions of the characters, particularly Media and Babbalanja, to the peculiar nature of the will and Bardianna's life.

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CHAPTER LXXIII. At Last, The Last Mention Is Made Of Old Bardianna; And His Last Will And Testament Is Recited At Length