With much glee, the natives finished their Christmas repast with this so-called delicacy.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
In the early days of San Francisco, one piastre would scarcely pay for the most simple repast without wine.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot
When the hour of repast came round, Than-Sing and I went back to our dungeon, scarcely hoping to be remembered till the best of the dishes were eaten.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot