Scale them, and when properly cleaned, lay them on the Dish you intend for Table, with a little Butter under and over, and chopped sweet Herbs, such as Parsley, a little green Basil, Shallots, Mushrooms, Pepper, Salt, and a couple of glasses of white Wine; boil on a smart Fire and reduce the Sauce: When ready to serve, wipe your Dish clean, and squeeze half a Lemon over the Gudgeons. - They may also be marinated a little while, then wiped dry, and fried.

As it is a Fish of no Consequence, it is needless to take any further Notice of it.