But they were disappointed.

She raked aside the ashes until some embers were disclosed beneath, which were readily fanned into a flame.

This caused the apartment to shine with a light like that at mid-day.
She had brought in an earthen vessel of water and began broiling several thin slices of meat on the coals.

They were quickly finished, and she then handed to each of her guests the prepared meat on an earthen plate.

All ate heartily, using their fingers for knives and forks, while the cool water could not have been more refreshing.
Bippo and Pedros had been sleeping and resting so long that they desired to get out doors.