The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

964. INGREDIENTS.--A fowl, a large bunch of water-cresses, 3

tablespoonfuls of vinegar, 1/4 pint of gravy. _Mode_.--Truss and roast a fowl by recipe No. 952, taking care that it is nicely frothed and brown. Wash and dry the water-cresses, pick them nicely, and arrange them in a flat layer on a dish. Sprinkle over a little salt and the above proportion of vinegar; place over these the fowl, and pour over it the gravy. A little gravy should be served in a tureen. When not liked, the vinegar may be omitted. _Time_.--From 1/2 to 1 hour, according to size. _Average cost_, in full season, 2s. 6d. each. _Sufficient_ for 3 or 4 persons. _Seasonable_ at any time. ROAST FOWL, Stuffed.