The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

980. INGREDIENTS.--1 rabbit, 1/4 lb. of butter, salt and pepper to

taste, 2 blades of pounded mace, 3 dried mushrooms, 2 tablespoonfuls of minced parsley, 2 teaspoonfuls of flour, 2 glasses of sherry, 1 pint of water. _Mode_.--Empty, skin, and wash the rabbit thoroughly, and cut it into joints. Put the butter into a stewpan with the pieces of rabbit; add salt, pepper, and pounded mace, and let it cook until three parts done; then put in the remaining ingredients, and boil for about 10 minutes: it will then be ready to serve. Fowls or hare may be dressed in the same manner. _Time_.--Altogether, 35 minutes. _Average cost_, from 1s. to 1s. 6d. each. _Sufficient_ for 4 or 5 persons. _Seasonable_ from September to February. RABBIT PIE.