These last remarks were elicited by the fact that the tall Malay had returned, ushering in half a dozen more, who quickly spread a white tablecloth in the English fashion; and to the surprise of the prisoners they were served with a capital breakfast, which included, among native luxuries, coffee, very good claret, roast and Curried chickens, and fairly-made bread.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
The other entree emitted an odour which made the major hungry, being a Curried chicken; but, alas!
"The Star-Gazers"
George Manville Fenn