Having eaten well, the tribesmen worked even more enthusiastically, even though no one had been lazy before.
Hearing that bamboo shoots could also be stewed with meat, after everyone finished eating and cleaning the cafeteria, Sam invited Kevin to go dig bamboo shoots.
Eric was worried Sam wouldn't recognize the bamboo shoots, fearing he would dig up something inedible, which would waste both effort and time.
Arthur and he had dug all morning, so they recognized the shape of the bamboo shoots.
Eric decided to let Arthur go along. Once Sam and Kevin learned to recognize which ones were edible, Arthur wouldn't need to go next time.
Arthur was a bit unwilling, but looking at Eric, he agreed and led Sam and Kevin toward the bamboo forest.
"Was what we ate at noon the young bamboo Sam talked about? You've found a new type of food again." Max lowered his eyes, smiling as he spoke to Eric.
