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- # CHAPTER XCI. Mardi Behind: An Ocean Before
## Overview
This is chapter XCI, titled "Mardi Behind: An Ocean Before," from 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 XC. Taji With Hautia](arke:01KG8AJX7J299JSJBPM9J5K6EP).
## Context
This chapter is a segment of Herman Melville's 1849 novel, *Mardi: And a Voyage Thither*. The novel chronicles the journey of Taji, a Polynesian demigod, and his companions through the mythical islands of Mardi.
## Contents
This chapter depicts Taji's continued pursuit of Yillah, his lost love, amidst the temptations and illusions presented by Hautia. Taji, Mohi, and Yoomy flee Odo, pursued by avengers, and Taji steers his boat into an endless sea, determined to find Yillah even if it means his own perdition. The chapter contains two chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKVMZBZRHTSAR8NVZWC47) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKVMZ9T240H62YXYTXJXM).
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