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.
Petechiae on the soft palate are mainly associated with streptococcal pharyngitis, and as such it is an uncommon but highly specific finding. Facial petechiae, especially around the eyes, indicate physical trauma such as by hard bouts of coughing, vomiting or crying.