He appeared to be very much alarmed at the idea of going to make a feast for the land crabs; and certainly, his gross habit of body rendered him very unfit for the climate.

This news was soon spread through the ship, and there was of course no little bustle and preparation.

The doctor, who had refused to dine in the cabin upon plea of being unwell, sent up to say, that he felt himself so much better, that he should have great pleasure to attend the summons, and he joined the first lieutenant, O'Brien, and me, as we walked in.

We sat down to table; the covers were removed, and as the midshipmen prophesied, there was plenty of _pork_--mock-turtle soup, made out of a pig's head--a boiled leg of pork and peas-pudding--a roast spare-rib, with the crackling on--sausages and potatoes, and pig's pettitoes.

I cannot say that I disliked my dinner, and I ate very heartily; but a roast sucking-pig came on as a second course, which rather surprised me; but what surprised me more, was the quantity devoured by Mrs To.