The chapter opens with a long speech by Captain Hamish, in which he laments the fact that he has lost so many men in the battle. He begs Hamish to dismiss his men and follow him back to the port. Hamish tells Hamish that the ship will not hold up for long, and that the men will die rather than continue the madness. He asks Hamish not to force him into this, and Hamish replies that he will rise and shine, and everyone will be proud of him