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Woodcock, Trussed

Pluck the bird entirely, head and neck included, and very carefully, to avoid tearing the tender skin. Singe off the hairs and cut off the ends of the toes, but do not draw the birds. Twist the legs at the joints to bring the feet upon the thighs. Press the wings to the sides, and turn the head under the wing, with the beak forward. Tie a string round the legs and breast, and pass one also round the head and the tip of the bill. Hang the bird to the spit feet-downwards.