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Gideon Spilett took the box and opened it. It contained nearly two hundred grains of a white powder, a few particles of which he carried to his lips. The extreme bitterness of the substance precluded all doubt; it was certainly the precious extract of quinine, that pre-eminent antifebrile.

This powder must be administered to Herbert without delay. How it came there might be discussed later.

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Next: Exploration of the Serpentine Peninsula -- Encampment at the Mouth of Falls River -- Gideon Spilett and Pencroft Reconnoitre -- their Return -- Forward, all! -- an Open Door -- a Lighted Window -- by the Light of the Moon!