The Classics discussion

This is for discussing "The End of It".

I can't believe how short this book is but it was very enjoyable. A nice little snack of a book.

I wondered what a smoking bishop was but then I turned to the internets.

The drink is hot, spiced wine, something like a hot sangria, scented with oranges and infused with port.

Apparently people back in the 1800s enjoyed a range of “clerical drinks.” Pope = burgundy, Cardinal is champagne or rye, Archbishop is claret, Bishop is port. Very cool. The next time I have champagne I'll be sure to ask for a glass of Cardinal.