They are the lads that always live before the wind.

They are accounted a lucky omen.

If you yourself can withstand three cheers at beholding these vivacious fish, then heaven help ye; the spirit of godly gamesomeness is not in ye.

A well-fed, plump Huzza Porpoise will yield you one good gallon of good oil.

But the fine and delicate fluid extracted from his jaws is exceedingly valuable.