I trust, at the least, that none will think the worse of me if I boast that I did my fooling so graciously that the cup that was given to me was of caudle only, and no admixture of salt.
While they were at supper in the hall, the cook was making hot caudle at the charge of the Freshmen, who, I should have said, are all that have come into the University since the Shrove Tuesday last before.
The rites begin by pouring a little of the caudle upon the ground, by way of a libation.
On that they make a fire of wood, on which they dress a large caudle of eggs, oatmeal, butter, and milk, and bring besides these plenty of beer and whiskey.
Will the cold brook, Candied with ice, caudle thy morning taste To cure thy o'ernight's surfeit?
Ye shall have a hempen caudle then, and the help of hatchet.
Within those two years the "Caudle Lectures" had been produced and Baylis's prophecy fulfilled.
He was asked to speak without fear, "as there was no Mrs. Caudle in Birmingham.
It may be compared to that of Jerrold's "Caudle Lectures," save that they appealed to a more cultivated and less demonstrative class, and were appreciated in proportion to their superior merits.
For popularity and for immediate advantage to the paper this clever series, with its exquisite fooling and keen appreciation of humour, was second only to the "Caudle Curtain Lectures," and among the greatest hits that Punch has ever made.
Re-drawn by Harry Furniss 201 "The Mrs. Caudle of the House of Lords:" Original Sketch.
Hark at this,' he said, after a little while; and he then proceeded to read a really pathetic though not very well expressed letter from an aggrieved matron, who appealed to him to discontinue or modify the Caudle Lectures.
The Caudle Lectures did more than any series of papers for the universal popularity of Punch, and there is no doubt but they added greatly to Jerrold's reputation, although he always affected not to think so.
In the following year (July, 1845) steps had to be taken to protect Mr. and Mrs. Caudle from the wholesale piracy to which they were subjected on every side.
It was the time when the first number of the 'Caudle Curtain Lectures' appeared.
Or you may make the caudle green with the juyce of spinage; ice these pies, or scrape sugar on them.
The Fritter, Pancake, Mushroom; with all these, The curious Caudlemade of Ambergriese.
For you have the Mrs. Caudle spirit so very strongly developed, Maria, that I am certain a family connection exists between you.
Who wouldn't send a caudle cup to a real young lovely live Marchioness?
But we should say, better luck next time, and send you caudle cups by the dozen.
Mr Caudle and family went on the water, Twelve in family, sons and daughters; The boat went down, by hook or by crook, They pulled them out with a boat hook.
The nurse his Royal Highness took, And gave to Jack a knowing look-- And with the rest, to crown the scene, Jack took his caudle with the Queen!
Cake and caudlewere handed round, caudle being oatmeal gruel, with sugar, nutmeg, and white wine.
Napoleon is looking after the nursery arrangements, and is cooking a caudle of ‘French blood,’ which is to be drunk out of a ‘Bitter Cup.
The Primitives believed otherwise--fancied that camp meetings would be productive of much Christian blissfulness, and thought that females had as much right to give pulpit as caudle lectures.
Here follows a dialogue in the vein of the "Caudle Lectures," in which Jerrold gives his wit and humour full play.
To those unacquainted with the "Caudle Lectures" by Douglas Jerrold, which appeared at this time in Punch, I recommend the perusal of those inimitable papers.
A singular custom which obliged the bride to utter a loud cry when she lost her virginity, and to which the groomsmen replied by bringing a large bowl of caudle or some invigorating drink into the bed chamber.
His father, and some of his relations, went to the house where the old woman wished to be, and found the company breakfasting well, and preparing the caudle for the bride and bridegroom.
If you do not make haste we will break it open; the caudle we have brought you will be quite cold;" and they began to knock louder than ever.
At last he rose, and put on a dressing-gown he had, and let in his friends, who soon asked him whether the caudle had been earned, and what sort of a time he had had?
Tis the ero of one underd fights, The caudle for to taste.
During the publication of the "Caudle Lectures," "Punch" reached the highest circulation it has attained.
Green salad now followed with the caudle served from the silver bowl, each girl ladling this particular Dutch dainty, piping hot, into her own china cup.
This was the caudle dish, the inseparable accompaniment of feast gatherings or when the kinder were christened.
Every one was at their merriest when Annetje Jans, who had suddenly grown unduly restive, arose in her chair and holding her caudle cup high proposed a toast to Madame New Amsterdam, Mrs. Van Vorst, their hostess!
Some parents have the christening and the caudle party together, but of this, it is said, the Church does not approve.
Some early chronicler thinks that the two got mixed, and that caudle was the result.
Let thecaudle party wait, and the christening be done quietly in one's own bedroom, if the infant is feeble.
We are asked by many young mammas as to the meaning of the phrase "caudle parties.
Nowadays a caudle party is a very gay, dressy affair, and given about six weeks after young master or mistress is ready to be congratulated or condoled with on his or her entrance upon this mundane sphere.
When the mother is ready to see her friends, she should, if she wishes, signify that time by sending out cards for a "caudle party.
This caudlewill do for any other sort of pie that is sweet.
Wonder if Caudle lectures are "all in your eye," or--occasionally in your ear?
Don't tell me; I hear what a nice companion Mr. Caudle is: what a good-tempered person.
But what had Caudle ever done to improve Mrs. Caudle's mind?
She admitted Mrs. Caudle appeared to be a somewhat foolish lady.
As the caddy was the companion piece of the caddy spoon, so the caudle bowl is associated with the caudle spoon.
The caudle spoon, perforated or entire, but with a longer handle and smaller bowl than the caddy spoon, was employed to stir the mixture.
It might be well to explain to the present generation that caudle was a preparation of wine, eggs, and spices which was commonly fed to invalids, in the latter part of the eighteenth century.
Another spoon, which passed out of date with the caddy ladle, was the so-called caudle spoon.
The caudlecup used with it is severely plain, but has a good outline.
But the old bachelor fears no Caudle lecture, and is free from any romantic bias.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "caudle" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
