I have kept it a long while to offer upon a proper occasion.

The occasion is here." A ravishing bouquet quickly imbued the air.

It was itself an intoxication.
"The Brothers of St.Martin distilled this liquor," Father Beret added, handing the cup to Farnsworth, "not for common social drinking, my son, but for times when a man needs extraordinary stimulation.

It is said to be surpassingly good, because St.Martin blessed the vine." The doughty Captain felt a sudden and imperious thirst seize his throat.

The liquor flooded his veins before his lips touched the cup.
He had been abstaining lately; now his besetting appetite rushed upon him.