and separate the bones from the glutinous part, which is very nice for a
sick person, and conveys nutriment in a form that will hardly disagree
with the most delicate stomach, and has been, taken when nearly all
other food was rejected; a few drops of vinegar, and a little salt,
renders it more palatable.


Beef Tea, &c.

Take a piece of juicy beef, without any fat, cut it in small pieces,
bruise it till tender, put it in a wide-mouthed bottle, and cork it
tight; put this in a pot of cold water, set it over the fire, and let it
boil an hour or more.

When a person can take but a small quantity of nourishment, this is very
good. Mutton may be done in the same way.


Mutton and Veal Broth.

Boil a piece of mutton till it comes to pieces; then strain the broth,
and let it get cold, so that the fat will rise, which must be taken off;
then warm it, and put in a little salt. Veal broth may be made in the
same way, and is more delicate for sick persons.


Wine Whey.

Boil a pint of milk, and put to it a glass of white wine; set it over
the fire till it just boils again, then set it off till the curd has