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PIGEONS (en Papillotes)

Pluck and draw two young freshly-killed pigeons, and split them in two down the back. Season rather highly with pepper, and cover them with a mixture made of the liver finely minced, two shallots, chopped small, half a dozen sliced button-mushrooms, a table-spoonful of shredded parsley, and a pinch of powdered thyme. Lay thin slices of fat bacon over the mixture, and enclose each half pigeon in a sheet of thick writing-paper which has been liberally oiled on both sides. The paper must be sufficiently large to enfold the birds, and the edges must be twisted tightly in, to prevent the escape of the gravy. Broil the birds over a clear fire, and serve them in the papillotes. They will not require any sauce. Time to broil, fifteen to twenty minutes. Probable cost, 2s. 3d. Sufficient for two persons.