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Eggs, Matelote

Cut in halves twelve hard-boiled eggs and keep on a plate. Heat in a saucepan one tablespoon butter, add one finely sliced white onion and brown five minutes; add one tablespoon flour, stir while heating one minute, then pour in a half gill claret, one and a half gills demi-glace, six sliced canned mushrooms, half teaspoon freshly chopped parsley, half teaspoon salt and two saltspoons white pepper. Mix until it comes to a boil, then add the eggs to sauce, gently mix with wooden spoon, cover pan, let slowly cook for ten minutes, pour into a deep dish and serve.