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He found it so bitter that he instantly spat it out . `` It must have some medicinal quality , '' remarked Howard , `` or he would not use it . I believe the Indians doctor entirely with herbs , and I have no doubt that he will soon be well . '' `` Do yez mind that if it is n't noon it is close to the same ? And be the tame towken we are all slightly hungry . '' Now arose a query . The island was so small that it contained no game of any kind , and so was unavailable to supply their wants .