This section is from the book "The Cook's Own Book, And Housekeeper's Register", by N. K. M Lee. See also: Larousse Gastronomique.
Trim and wash them perfectly clean, and let them lie an horn' in cold water. Put them on in boiling water, with a little salt, and boil them till tender. Drain off the water, and serve them hot.
 
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