c("Into a large kettle of boiling salted water plunge lobster, head first, and boil covered for 8 minutes from the time the water returns to a boil.", "Transfer lobsters using tongs to cutting board, cool till they can be handled.", "Break off the claws at the body, crack and remove the meat and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.", "Remove the rest of the meat and do the same.  In heavy sauce pan cook the meat in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.", "Add 2 tbsp. sherry and 3 tbsp. brandy and cook the mixture , stirring, for 2 minutes.", 
"Transfer meat with a slotted spoon to a bowl.", "Add the cream to the sherry mixture and boil till it is reduced to about a cup.", "Reduce heat to low and stir in the 1 tsp. sherry and brandy, nutmeg, cayenne and salt to taste.", "Whisk in the egg yolks.", "Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it registers 140* on a deep fat thermometer,, and cook it whisking, for 3 minutes more. Stir in meat and serve over toast.")