Take the guts of the haddock out at the gills, and let them be well cleaned and washed; afterwards dry them well in a clean cloth, and flour them well : take care that the fire be clear, and the gridiron cleaned and hot before they are laid on. At first they must be turned quick two or three times, for fear of (licking; afterwards let one side lie till it is enough, and then turn the other : "When this is done, take them up, and put plain melted butter in a cup.