_Mode_.--These are trussed in the same manner as wild duck, No. 1022,
but must not be kept so long before they are dressed. Put them down to a
brisk fire; flour, and baste them continually with butter, and, when
browned and nicely frothed, send them to table hot and quickly. Serve
with brown gravy, or orange gravy, No. 488, and a cut lemon.
_Time_.--1/4 hour; if liked well done, 20 minutes.
_Average cost_, 1s. each; but seldom bought.
_Sufficient_,--2 for a dish.
_Seasonable_ from October to February.
[Illustration: ROAST WOODCOCK.]
ROAST WOODCOCK.