[A] certain languor in the air hinted at an early summer.

Death be not proud; though ſome have called thee / Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not foe, …

The chief adulterants of pepper are: excess of mineral matter (sand, etc.) starch (chiefly rice), long pepper, added husk, and ground olive stones or pepperette or poivrette.

(endearing nicknames)