We are here to make experiments--make them." "It won't take long," said the Canadian.
And, provided with a lentil, he lighted a fire of dead wood that crackled joyously.

During this time, Conseil and I chose the best fruits of the bread-fruit.

Some had not then attained a sufficient degree of maturity; and their thick skin covered a white but rather fibrous pulp.

Others, the greater number yellow and gelatinous, waited only to be picked.
These fruits enclosed no kernel.

Conseil brought a dozen to Ned Land, who placed them on a coal fire, after having cut them in thick slices, and while doing this repeating: "You will see, master, how good this bread is.