A large tea-cupful of linseed, two pennyworth of stick-liquorice, and
a quarter of a pound of sun raisins, put to two quarts of soft water,
and simmered over a slow fire, till reduced one-third or more; add
thereto a quarter of a pound of sugar-candy pounded, a table-spoonful
of old rum, and a table-spoonful of white wine vinegar, or
lemon-juice. Note—the rum and vinegar should be added only to the
quantity which is about to be taken immediately. Drink half a pint
at going to bed, or a small quantity at any time when the cough is
troublesome.