Some of the packets containing the salt had broken, so that all did not get the full ration.

On the other hand, one man dropped his week's ration on the floor of the hut, amongst the stones and dirt.

It was quickly collected, and he found to his delight that he had enough now to last him for three weeks.

Of course it was not ALL salt.

The hot drink consisted at first of milk made from milk-powder up to about one- quarter of its proper strength.