Put the butter in a frying-pan and set on a hot fire. When the butter becomes hot, add the flour, and stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and turns dark brown. Draw the pan back to a cool part of the range, and stir the mixture until it cools slightly. Now gradually add the stock, stirring all the time. Move the pan back to a hot part of the range, and stir the sauce until it boils. Add the seasoning, and simmer for three minutes. It will then be ready to serve.
Brown Sauce, No. 2.
2 tablespoonfuls of butter.
1-1/2 tablespoonfuls of flour.
1-1/2 gills of stock or water.
1 bay leaf.
1 small slice of onion.
1 whole clove.
1/2 teaspoonful of salt.
1/6 teaspoonful of pepper.