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Sailor’s Vow and Departure for the Obis
Captain Jered Naish sails away with the whaler Obis after Phoebe Proctor insists on joining him if possible. Phoebe begs to go, but she stays ashore as Jered departs with Beale at the tiller while a distressed, hopeful farewell unfolds. The scene ends with Jered choosing to sail, promising letters and a home to return to.
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Jered Naish
Phoebe Proctor
Phoebe
Jered
Tom Beale
Proctor
Phillip Naish
Beale
Miss Phoebe
Obis
Parsons
Boston
Cupp
Goodby
Mr. Cupp