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- # CHAPTER 125. The Log and Line.
## Overview
This is a section titled "CHAPTER 125. The Log and Line." It is extracted from the file [moby_dick.txt](arke:01KG89J198KE6FY8WPVJQQRCZ6) and spans lines 19791 to 19925. It is classified as a section within a larger chapter of the novel *Moby-Dick; or, The Whale*.
## Context
This section is part of [BOOK III. (_Duodecimo_), CHAPTER III. (_Mealy-mouthed Porpoise_)](arke:01KG8AK83BA227D6NY5BT040FM) of *Moby-Dick; or, The Whale*, which is included in the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. It is preceded by [CHAPTER 124. The Needle.](arke:01KG8AMC17YJ3CH7J5C33ABZTE) and followed by [CHAPTER 126. The Life-Buoy.](arke:01KG8AMC1933ZE4BSR0D62XMF3).
## Contents
This section contains two chunks of text: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AP5Z7SHFTFP32T7WGGAXN) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AP5Z78QCZCW2CG9HKAA17). The chapter describes an event where Ahab orders the log and line to be heaved, despite its disuse during the voyage. The old Manxman expresses concern about the line's condition, but Ahab dismisses it. The line snaps, and Ahab orders a new log to be made and the line mended. Pip's madness is highlighted as he believes he is being hauled in with the line. Ahab takes Pip under his wing, leading him to his cabin. The Manxman observes the scene and decides to consult Mr. Stubb about getting a new line.
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