Take and make þe self fars [2]. but do þerto pynes and sugur. take an
hole rowsted cok, pulle hym [3] & hylde [4] hym al togyder saue þe
legges. take a pigg and hilde [5] hym fro þe myddes dounward, fylle
him ful of þe fars & sowe hym fast togider. do hym in a panne & seeþ
hym wel. and whan þei bene isode: do hem on a spyt & rost it wele.
colour it with zolkes of ayren and safroun, lay þeron foyles [6] of
gold and of siluer. and serue hit forth.
[1] Cotagres. This is a sumptuous dish. Perhaps we should read
_Cokagres_, from the _cock_ and _grees_, or wild pig, therein used. V.
_vyne grace_ in Gloss.
[2] self fars. Same as preceding Recipe.
[3] pulle hym, i.e. in pieces.
[4] hylde. cast.
[5] hilde. skin.
[6] foyles. leaves; of Laurel or Bay, suppose; gilt and silvered
for ornament.