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the skin of the neck over it. Cut a lemon in 

 slices and lay on the hreasts, covering each with a 

 slice of fat bacon. Put the birds in a stewpan, 

 with two carrots, two onions, sliced, and a third 

 stuck with cloves, one glass of Tokay, two bay 

 leaves, thyme, and parsley, and pour over them 

 half a pint of hare soup, made in the usual way. 

 Simmer for one hour, and skim off the fat. Strain 

 the gravy, and thicken with flour and butter. 

 Just before serving, remove the lemon. 



