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Again a tiny fire is kindled; the kettle hung over it; and the matés, with the bombillas, called into requisition.

From Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco by Tilney, F.C.

Then the bombillas are inserted, and the process of sucking commences; suspended only at intervals while the more substantial mutton and maize-bread are being masticated.

From Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco by Tilney, F.C.