Arthur placed the scarf on the table and replied nonchalantly, "Perhaps it's laced with opium."
Maybe having heard the compliments from the two guests, the eel vendor who was serving the dish smiled and explained, "It's no secret recipe; it's all about experience. Gentlemen, I'm not boasting, but every eel here is handpicked by me. At dawn, I rush to Billingsgate, then have the boatman row me to the Dutch eel boat anchored outside the market. The knowledgeable folks know that Dutch eels are truly top-notch."
Eld asked curiously, "Isn't there any skill in seasoning them?"
