desert air, on many of the cliffs of the south coast of England.
In this state, it scarcely weighs more than half an ounce, yet,
in a cultivated state, to what dimensions can it be made to
grow! However greatly the whole of the tribe is esteemed among
the moderns, by the ancients they were held in yet higher
estimation. The Egyptians adored and raised altars to them, and
the Greeks and Romans ascribed many of the most exalted virtues
to them. Cato affirmed, that the cabbage cured all diseases, and
declared, that it was to its use that the Romans were enabled to
live in health and without the assistance of physicians for 600
years. It was introduced by that people into Germany, Gaul, and,
no doubt, Britain; although, in this last, it may have been
suffered to pass into desuetude for some centuries. The whole
tribe is in general wholesome and nutritive, and forms a
valuable adjunct to animal food.

SOUP A LA CANTATRICE.

(_An Excellent Soup, very Beneficial for the Voice_.)

119. INGREDIENTS.--3 oz. of sago, 1/2 pint of cream, the yolks of 3
eggs, 1 lump of sugar, and seasoning to taste, 1 bay-leaf (if liked), 2
quarts of medium stock No. 105.

_Mode_.--Having washed the sago in boiling water, let it be gradually
added to the nearly boiling stock. Simmer for 1/2 an hour, when it
should be well dissolved. Beat up the yolks of the eggs, add to them the
boiling cream; stir these quickly in the soup, and serve immediately. Do
not let the soup boil, or the eggs will curdle.