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Capon, Roast

Truss a capon firmly for roasting. Fasten some oiled paper over the breast, and roast it before a good fire. When sufficiently cooked take it down, and place it on a hot dish with water-cress round it. Send some good gravy to table with it. Time, to roast, one hour. Probable cost, from 2s. 6d. to 4s. Sufficient for four or five persons.

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