[11] But to proceed: the young men set out with provisions that are ampler, naturally, than the boys' fare, but otherwise the same.

During the chase itself they would not think of breaking their fast, but if a halt is called, to beat up the game, or for any hunter's reason, then they will make, as it were, a dinner of their breakfast, and, hunting again on the morrow till dinner-time, they will count the two days as one, because they have only eaten one day's food.

This they do in order that, if the like necessity should arise in war, they may be found equal to it.

As relish to their bread these young men have whatever they may kill in the chase, or failing that, nasturtium like the boys.

And if one should ask how they can enjoy the meal with nasturtium for their only condiment and water for their only drink, let him bethink himself how sweet barley bread and wheaten can taste to the hungry man and water to the thirsty.