Such an extraordinary sign of confidence was received by the orator as a highly favorable omen; and though the animal retreated a little precipitately, he was lavish of his thanks and commendations.

演说家将这种非同寻常的信心表示为一个非常有利的预兆。虽然这只动物有点仓促地退却了，但他还是很慷慨地表示感谢和称赞。

Granting other whales to be in sight, the fisherman will seldom give chase to one of these Grand Turks; for these Grand Turks are too lavish of their strength, and hence their unctuousness is small.

如果能看见其他的鲸鱼，捕鲸者很少会去追击这些土耳其王爷；因为这些王爷消耗的精力太多，油水很少。