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Snipes, to Truss

Handle the birds lightly, pluck them carefully so as not to tear the skin, and pick them entirely, neck and head. Do not draw them, but wipe them with a clean soft cloth. Twist the joints of the legs to bring the feet back upon the thighs, and press the legs close to the body. Turn the head under the wing, and pass the bill through the thighs and body. Tie a string round the legs and breast to keep the legs straight, and pass it also round the head and the tip of the bill. Hang the birds to the spit with the feet downwards.