_Mode_.--Cleanse the fish, and, two hours before they are wanted, rub
them inside and out with salt, to render them firm; wash and wipe them
very dry, dip them into egg, and sprinkle over with bread crumbs; fry
them in boiling lard, dish on a hot napkin, and garnish with crisped
parsley.
_Time_.--From 5 to 10 minutes, according to size.
_Average cost_, 3d. each.
_Seasonable_ from August to November.
_Sufficient_, 1 for each person.
GUDGEONS.