ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the author proposes to gather together some of his experiences in the South African prison on different occasions and to explain how he and others passed their time there. The question of food is a matter of great moment to many, even in ordinary circumstances; but to those in prison it often becomes most important of all. According to the prison medical officer, no palatable thing could be allowed in prison. From the style of the petition it may be understood that it was presented on behalf of all Indian prisoners. They talked with the Governor also on the same lines, and he had promised to look into the jail diet of the Asiatic prisoners. However, the European and the Bantu prisoners got food suitable to them, and it was the Indians alone who suffered.
