I went back to the wharf, and informed Captain Blastblow of the wishes of the party. Up the River Oliver Optic. She was repaired by his own carpenters, and laid up at Hanaroora, along side a wharf built for the purpose.
Palate cleansers are to remove lingering flavors from the mouth so that the next course may be enjoyed with a fresh perspective. The French also use them as an all-important digestive, to avoid heartburn, indigestion and to stimulate the appetite.
The hard palate creates part of the roof of the mouth. It is concave and covered with holes called foramina. These holes allow the passageway of nutrient vessels, palatine vessels and nerves. The surface is uneven and rough to the touch.