Grass-Lamb is in season from Easter to Michaelmas.
1055. House-Lamb
House-lamb from Christmas to Lady-day.
1056. Mint
When green mint cannot be got, mint vinegar is an acceptable substitute for it.
1057. Roasting a Hind-Quarter
Hind-quarter of eight pounds will take from an hour and three-quarters to two hours; baste and froth it.