This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Truss and lard the quail in the usual way. Place in bag. Seal up and put on grid. Allow eight minutes in a very hot oven (350 Fahr.). It must be cooked quickly. If no lard or fat is used, a little melted butter will do just as well.
 
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