Arrowroot

To half a pint of boiled water, add rather better than half an ounce of Bermuda arrowroot, previously mixed in a teacup with a wineglassful of cold water; stir this on the fire until it boils for a few minutes, pour it into a basin, flavour with a little sugar and a small spoonful of brandy, or a little red or white wine, or else with a little orange-flower water; or, if more agreeable, a very small piece of orange or lemon peel may be boiled with the arrowroot.