CABINET-PUDDING SAUCE

Take the yolks of five eggs and whip them lightly; express the juice of a lemon and grate down a little of the peel. The other ingredients are a tablespoonful of butter, a cup of sugar, a glass of good wine, and a little spice. Mix the sugar and butter, adding the yolks, spice, and lemon juice. beat fifteen minutes, then add the wine and stir hard. Immerse in a saucepan of boiling water, beating while it heats.