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<DIV><FONT size=2> It took me a while to find it but I knew I
had the info somewhere.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2> From "The Art and Mystery of Vintners and
Wine-Coopers ... London, Printed for Will. Whitford ... 1682"</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>"13. How to make Scent.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Take four ounces of Brimstone and a little
Allom, and a spoon-ful of <EM>Aqua vite </EM>and mix them together, then take a
piece of new Canvas and dip therein; then must you have in readiness the powder
of Nutmegs and a few Cloves or Orange peels, a few Coriander-seeds and
Anniseeds, being ready bruised before your Brimstone be cold : strew them upon
your Cloth, and when it is cold lay it upon clean paper, and it will be very
good for your Cask."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>(Note: Several other recipes for "scent" are listed. Each
contains brimstone, "cloth", aqua vite and herbs.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The Fourth Book, "34. A Remedy for the same.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Wash your Cask very clean, and let it be
full of Water, and the next morning draw it clean out, burn a good Scent in it,
and it will make your Wine fret and boyl; ..."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Better late than never,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Michael</FONT></DIV>
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