Roasted Wild Duck

Directions

1. Take a plump, young duck; rub all over with alcohol and then hold over the burner to singe; wash thoroughly with soda water; then boil in soda water or water in which there is a little onion for 10 minutes before stuffing; then rinse in clear water and wipe dry; stuff with dressing, to which has been added a little onion, sage, celery salt or bacon chopped fine; sprinkle with pepper and salt and dredge with flour; place pieces of bacon over it.
2. Roast under the flame until tender, turning and basting frequently with the tried out fat.