"Well, I'm glad I've not died without seeing it." "What is it ?" said she.
"One of the most valuable productions of the earth.

It is cochineal.

This is the Tunal tree." "Oh, indeed," said Helen, indifferently.

"Cochineal is used for a dye; but as it is not probable we shall require to dye anything, the discovery seems to me more curious than useful." "You wanted some ink.

This pigment, mixed with lime-juice, will form a beautiful red ink.