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 in pigs is part of the oral cavity and function primarily to separate the nose and mouth. Most mammals contain hard palates, according to Dictionary, which all serve the same function. However, the hard palate in humans also enables humans to make certain sounds of speech. A pig's hard palate is notably longer than the ones found in humans. The soft palate is located even further back in the pig's mouth than the hard palate and is made up of softer, muscular tissues. The hard palate and soft palate are considered to be components in both the respiratory system and the digestive system.