midnight
The white does not coagulate in roasting or boiling , and only the yolk is eaten , but that is esteemed quite as palatable as the eggs of the common fowl . The flesh of all kinds is eaten by the Indians , who fry it in pots , and then pour it with its own oil into other vessels and permit it to cool . When thus prepared , it will keep for a long time , and can be taken out when required for use . Most of the above particulars were communicated by Guapo ; and when he had finished talking , all the others went to sleep , leaving Guapo to his midnight vigil . When they awoke in the morning they found Guapo busy over the fire . He had already been at the turtles ' nests , and had collected a large basketful of the eggs , some of which he was cooking for breakfast . In addition to the eggs , moreover , half-a-dozen large turtles lay upon their backs close by .