Like, my servants have started bringing the lead shavings when I ask for the wine. I know I shouldn’t overindulge, but I just can’t get the wine down without it.

  • spittingimage@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Lead, being both hot and dry in its nature, is an excellent additive for wine, which is cool and wet. You have to balance your humours, or sickness will surely take you.