Patriot's Pickled Watermelon Rind

7 C sugar

2 C vinegar

1/4 t oil of cloves

1/2 t oil of cinnamon

20 C watermelon rind

Cut rind of watermelon into cubes 1" square. Cover with hot water and parboil until it can be pierced with a fork. Be careful not to get it too soft. Make a syrup of 7 C sugar, 2 C vinegar, 1/4 t of oil of cloves, 1/2 t oil of cinnamon. Bring to a boil and pour over the rind. Let stand overnight. In the morning, pour off the syrup and reheat it. Add again to the rind. Repeat process for two days. On the third day, reheat the rind and the syrup and seal.