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.
But just like the skin all over your body, food that is too hot can cause soreness and ulceration that require many other foods to take a back seat. If you have a burned mouth, remember that it might take time and a little TLC to heal your palate so that you're ready to eat (sufficiently cooled) food without pain.