_Time was_, when John Bull little difference spied
'Twixt the foe at his feet or the friend at his side;
When he found, such his humor in fighting and eating,
His foe, like _beefsteak_, the sweeter for beating.
MOORE.
If it were done, when 'tis done, then 'twere well,
It were done quickly.
SHAKSPEARE.
Cut the steaks off a rump or the ribs of a fore quarter. Have the
gridiron perfectly clean, and heated over a clear quick fire, lay on the
steaks, and with meat-tongs, keep turning them constantly, till they are
done enough; throw a little salt over them before taking them off the
fire. Serve as hot as possible, plain or with a made gravy and sliced
onions, or rub a bit of butter on the steaks the moment of serving.
Mutton-chops are broiled in the same manner.