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Cut off a slice, an inch thick, all the length from _a_ to _b_, and then
help. The soft fat, which resembles marrow, lies at the back of the
bone, below _d_--the firm fat must be cut in horizontal slices at the
edge of the meat, _c_. The skewer used in keeping the meat together
while boiling, is shown at _a_, which should be drawn out before served
up; or, if necessary to leave it in, place instead one of silver.