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Fore-Quarter of Lamb

1275. The fore-quarter of lamb must be commenced by separating the shoulder from its bed, carrying the knife all round it, and raising it with the fork; after which a lemon should be squeezed into the cut surface, and a little pepper and salt then sprinkled over it; but all this may be much better done in the kitchen than on the dining-table. In order to carve this part, the same directions will apply as are given in the last paragraph; and for the remaining portion it is only necessary to separate the thin part, called the brisket, from the ribs, and then divide each into transverse sections. One rib is usually served to each plate, and with this many people like a small division of the brisket; but the question ought always to be asked before giving either or both.