Litchfield enquirer., 1830-05-27
DR. yoHNsoN's PUDDING.

Last summer ] made an excursion to Scotland, with the intention of completing my series of fviews, and went over the same ground described by the learned tourists, Drs. Johnson and Boswell. I am in the habit of taking very long walks on these oc- casions; and perceiviDg stora.. threaten, made tine best ot my way to small buil- ding. arrived in time at neat little inn, and'was received by a respectable looking man and bis wife, who did all in their pow CT to make me comfortable. After eating some excellent fried mutton chops, and drinking quart of ale, I asked the land lord to sit down and partake of bowl of whiskey punch. I found him as the Scotch generally are, very intelligent, and full of anecdote, of which the following may serve as specimen:-
 1 Sir" said the landlord, "this inn was formerly kept by Andrew Macgregor, are. lation of mine, and these hard bottom chairs Gin which we are now sitting) were, years ago, filled by the great tourists, Doc tors Johnson and Roswell, travelling like the Lion and Jackall. Boswell generally preceded the Doctor in search of food, and being much pleased with the looks of the house, followed his nose into the larder, where he saw a fine leg of mutton. He ordered 1t to. be roasted with the utmost expedition, and gave particular orders for nice pudding. Now says he, make the best of all puddings.' Elated with his good luck, he immediately went out in search of his friend, and saw the giant of learning, slowly advancing on apony.
 gss My dear Sir said Boswell. out of breath with joy, good news have just bespoken at a comfortable clean inn here, . delicious leg of mutton; 1t is now getting ready. and l will fiatter myself that we shall make an excellent neal Johnson looked pleased---s And I hope,' said he, .you have bespoke pudding.' Sir,your favorite pudding, replied the other.
 "Johnson got off the pony, and the poor animal, relieved from the giant, smelt his way into the stable. Boswell ushered the Doctor into the house, and loft him to prepare for his delicious treat. Johnson feeling his coat rather damp, from the mist of the mountains, went into the kitch- sn, and threw his upper garment on chair before the fire he sat on the hob, near a little boy who was very busily attending the meat. Johnson occasionally peeped be- hind his coat, while the boy kept basting the mutton. Johnson did not like the ap- pearance of his head when he shifted the busting ladle from one hand, the other hand was never idle, aud the Doctor thought at the sams time he @ :scc5iat:,iap fall on themeat. upon which he determin- cd to eat no mutton. on that day. The dinner announced. Boswell exclaimed, :" My dear Doctor, here comes the mutton s-.ahat piece, done to turn, and looks 70 beautifully brown The Doctor titter- cd. Aftsr short grace Boswell said-- W "s suppose ! am to carve as usual ; what part shall help you to ? The Doc tor Feplied--
 N My dear Bozzy did not like to tell yen before, but l am determined so abstain ffam ni0at to-day
 as Q dear, thisisa great disappointment. saisl Bozxy.
 s Say no more; l; I shall make myself ample amends with the pudding
 X Boswell commenced inc attack, and msads the lifst cut at the mutton. How lh8 gravy runs what fine 6avoured fat. NJ riice and brown too. Oh, sir, you g0ald have reiished this prime piece of nSugs6ns
 shThe msat bsing removed, in came the an WiShsd for pudding. The Doctor