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lavish spirit which no doubt invested the banquets of Belshazzar.
Thus begins the night romance of London:
Souper. Oeufs de Pluvier Consommé Double en Tasse Fillet de Merlan à l'Anglaise Pommes Nature Caille Cocotte Arménienne Buffet Froid Salade Petit Glace Parisienne Friandises
This is arbitrary, however. On the crested bill of fare we learn that there are other things to be had, but that they must be ordered à la carte. Glancing down the mammoth card we begin reading such items: Saumon Fumé, Pigeon Cocotte Bonne Femme, Rognons Sautés, Champignons, Caille Royal aux Raisins, Tournedos Sauté Mascotte, Noisette d'Agneau Fines Herbes,
