( l6 5 ) 
it till the Bubbles rife, and fo fet it down 3 
if the Bubbles continue a-top feveral Mi- 
nutes after it is fet down, it is of a right 
Body 3 but if they inilantly fall, and the 
Liquor look whitifh, it is too low and weak. 
This is a furer Way than looking whether 
it leaves Streaks like Oil hanging on the 
Glafs. Burying Cafks of Brandy*/ in the 
Earth, or putting it to lie on the Sea fome 
Months, takes off its hot empyreumatic 
Tafte, makes it mild in the Mouth, and 
warm upon the Stomach 3 it is by the laft 
of thofe Stratagems, that the Dutch impofe 
upon us with Moloffos Spirits inftead of right 
French Brandy 3 tho’ if we relied; upon the 
Principles of both, I cannot fee any Harm 
in the Cheat. 
Brandy fhould be drank very moderately, 
rather from Neceffity than Pleafure 3 fo will 
it be of Service to us, and contribute to our 
Health. When the Stomach is raw, weak, 
and lax, a moderate Dram raifes a pleafant 
Warmth, a gentle Tenfion, and better Di- 
geftion, by rarefying the vifcid Phlegm 
which loaded it, invigorating its Fibres, 
and making its Coats play with more Agi- 
lity and Force. When Flatulency or Wind 
M 3 abounds 
