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Now further conversation taking place described the safe, best way of stacking hides. Ingenious method used filled hold's small space, accomplished by the means of pulleys, glides. One might think way could weaken vessel's sides. "Only to four feet of the beams, sir. Next comes the hard part called "steeving", the way of crowding hundreds of hides into a space only a few could be place by hand." "How is such a thing done?" "By use of blocks, tackles, and dogs. It's a matter of leverage." "I don't think I follow." "A large "book" is made from twenty-five to fifty hides, doubled at backs, and placed one within the other, to leave but one outside hide for the book. Back of the outside hide is inserted between two other hides in the pile. Above and below this book are placed smooth strips of wood, well greased to make the sliding of the book easier. The book is forced in by mechanical leverage." "All very complicated, senor." "It works very well but demands much strength of the crew in pulling the ropes." "They must certainly pull together!" "Mister Huerra, you've put your finger on the most important part of the whole operation. They must certainly pull together and it's done by song." "This is very interesting. How can a song help?" "Sailors need song as soldiers need the fife and drum. Sailors must pull together as soldiers must step in time. They can't pull in time or with a will without it." "Si, Senor Huerra," Don Hernandez said, entering the conversation. "We've often heard their singing from our hacienda. It's stirring, adding color to our life." 12-27-18
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