Light-Hearted And Humorous.

Ishmael and Queequeg arrive at the Try Pots, an inn renowned for its chowders, where they have a humorous encounter with Mrs. Hussey and end up enjoying a hearty chowder meal.

Upon reaching Nantucket in the evening, Ishmael and Queequeg seek accommodation and are directed to the Try Pots, a place praised for its chowders. They navigate through confusing directions to find the inn, marked by two large black pots. Ishmael muses ominously about the gallows-like top-mast before the Try Pots. Once inside, they encounter the innkeeper's wife, Mrs. Hussey, who presents them with a choice for supper: clam or cod. The humor arises as Ishmael and Queequeg misunderstand her brusque serving style, but they are soon pleased with a delicious clam chowder. Ishmael experiments by later requesting a cod chowder, which is also served. The inn is described vividly with its fish-themed decorations and Hussey's bizarre jewelry. After supper, Mrs. Hussey insists Queequeg leave his harpoon outside before retiring to bed, citing a past tragic incident.