An ordinary effect of sugar. Poet probably hard pressed as before.
“Three or four spoonfuls maybe’ll do,
Though some perhaps would take but two.
Into a skillet next you’ll pour
A bottle of good wine, or more;
Put half a pint of water, too,
Or it may prove too strong for you.”
This is personal, nay more, it might to some good people be offensive, as indicating deficiency of cerebral power or endurance.
“And while the eggs by two are beating,
The wine and water may be heating;