Priors, were standing by in the full
glee of witnessing these hospitable
preparations, as well pleased, and
as much flushed, as if they had
been just returned from assisting at
the marriage at Cana in Galilee.
“There,” said the Lord Abbot, “we
shall not starve: God’s bounties are
great, it is fit we should enjoy
them.” ’
The Travel-Diaries of William
Beckford of FonthillALEPPO CHICKEN
1 boiling chicken, 1 lemon, carrots,
onions, celery, garlic, ½ lb mushrooms,
¼ lb blanched almonds, half a glass of
sherry, 4 egg yolks, 1 glass cream.