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Carlsen had tried to shoot first , goaded to it ; his death was deserved ; but it seemed to Rainey that Lund 's exhibition of savagery was unnecessary . But he also saw that Lund would not heed any protest that he might make , he was still swept on by his course of action , not yet complete . `` I 'll borrow Carlsen 's sextant , '' said Lund . `` Nigh noon , an ' erbout time I got our reckonin ' . '' He went into the doctor 's cabin and came out with the instrument , tucking it under his arm as he went on deck . Tamada went stolidly on with his preparations . He paused at the little puddle of blood where Carlsen 's head had struck the table , turned , and disappeared toward his galley , promptly emerging with a wet cloth .