This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Stuff and truss a hare or rabbit in the ordinary way. Well sprinkle with flour, and rub with cream, butter, or dripping. Place in a paper bag with seasoning (according to taste) in the usual way. Put on grid in hot oven (350 Fahr.). Allow forty-five minutes.
 
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