Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
DR.. Johnson's Pudding.

DR.. JOhmson's Pudding.
Last summer made an excursion with
view ofcompleting my services of views,
and went over the same grounds described
by the learned tourists, DIR. Johnson and
Boswell ] am in the habit Of taking very
long walks on these occasions. and per-
ceiving storm threaten, made the best
of my way to small building. l arrived
in time at a neat little inn, and was receiv-
ed by respectable looking man and his
wife, who did all in their power to make
me comfortable. After eating some ex-
ccllent fried mutton chops, and drinking a
quart of ale, asked the landlord to sit
down and partake of a bowl of whiskey
punch. l found him very intelligent, and
full of anecdote, of which the following
may serve as a specimen
"Sir said the landlord" this inn was for
merly kept by Andrew McGregor, rela-
ton of mine; and these hard bottom chairs
in which we are now sitting, were filled
by the great tourists DIR. johnson and
Boswell, travelling like the lion and jack
all. Boswell generally preceded the Doc
tor in search Of food. Being much pleas
ed with the cooks Of the house, followed
his nose into the harder, where he saw
fine leg of mutton, he ordered it to be roast
ed with the utmost expedition, and gave
particular orders for a nice pudding
Now said he, "makethe best of pudding
Elated with his good luck, heimmediately
went out in search of his friend, and saw
the giant Of learning slowly advancing on
pony.
any dear SIR said Boswell, out of
breath with joy and good news, Il have
just bespoke, in a comfortable and clean
inn here, delicious leg of mutton; it is now
getting ready, and fatter myself we shall
make an excellent meal
johnson looked pleased-'and | hope
said he you have bespoke pudding
"'Sir, you have your favorite pudding
said the other.
"Johnson got of the pony; the poor ami
NAL, relieved Of the giant, smelt his way
into the stable. Boswell ushered the Doc
tor into the house, and left him to prepare
for delicious treat. Johnson felt his coat
rather damp from the mists of the noun
tains, went into the kitchen and threw his
upper garment on char before the fire.
He sat on hob near little boy, who was
very busy attending to the meat johnson
occasionally pceped from behind his coat,
while the oy kept basting the mutton
johnson, me recover, did not like in the least
the appearance of his head when he shift
ed the FASTING ladle from one hand, and the
other was never idle, and the Doctor
thought at the same time he saw something
fall on the meat, upon which he determined
to eat no mutton ON that day. Dinner be-
ing announced, Boswell exclaimed
"-My dear Doctor, here comes the NUT
ton-what pcture-done to a turn and
looks so beautifully brown
"The Doctor Uttered. After a short
grace, Boswell said
81 suppose | have to carve as usual
What part shall help you tot"
"Thc Doctor replied-'My dear boy,
ibid not like to tell you before, but l am
determined to abstain from meat, to-day
40 dear, this is great disappointment,
said Bozzy.
.".Say no more shall make myself am
pie amends with the pudding
Boswell commenced the attack, and
made the first cut at the mutton. How
the gravy runs; what fine favored fat, so
nice and brown, tooi ali! sir, you wou.a
have relished this prime piece of mutton.
"The meat being removed. in came the
long wished for pudding. The doctor
looked Joyous; fell eagerly to, and in few
minutes, nearly finished all the pudding.
And Mr.. Boswell said
"Doctor, while / was carving the mt.
ton. you seemed inclined to laugh; pray
tell me what ticLled vour fancy
"The Doctor then literally told him all
that had passed at the kitchen fire. about
the boy and the bastirg. Boswell turned
as pale as parsnip, and sick of himself
and the companv. darted ont Of the room,