Here's a pile of cocoanuts I collected while you slept, and there are some plums or fruit of some kind.

They grow back there in the wood a short distance.

I saw some gorgeous birds out there, and they were eating the fruit, so it must be wholesome.

And those dear, saucy little monkeys! I could watch them for hours." "Did you run across any boa constrictors or anacondas ?" asked he serenely.
"Good Heavens! I never thought of snakes.

There may be dreadful serpents in that forest, Hugh." Her eyes were full of alarm.
"I merely asked your Ladyship in order to keep the cook in her kitchen," laughed he.
"An afternoon out is not a luxury in this land, even for the most cooped up of cooks.