This story interprets "The Pilgrimage" as a journey of faith, "Messman" as a lowly servant or steward, and "Best" as the ultimate offering or revelation found in that chapter.
The Odyssey turned. One degree. Two degrees. The Teeth passed to starboard, close enough that I could see the white water exploding against the spires like the jaws of hell itself. the pilgrimage chapter 2 messman best