Pâté Malinaise

This is pâté served in the style of my girlfriend Malin. Much classier—and tastier—than plain old pâté and crackers.

4 oz pâté, bought or made
12 cornichons, cut into 1/8" slices
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c. very thinly sliced onion
melba toasts or crackers