One of my dishes, come to life again. —Anon.

Hegesander. (Book vii. § 36, p. 455.)

Pupil. Good master, many men have written largely

On cookery; so either prove you're saying

Something original, or else don't tease me.

Cook. No, Syrus; think that I'm the only person

Who've found and know the gastronomic object.

I did not learn it in a brace of years,

Wearing the apron just by way of sport;

But have investigated and examined