Chickens.
HAlf boil them in as much water as will just cover them, then take them out, cut them up, and take out the breast-bones. Put them into your stew-pan with the liquor, and add a blade of mace, and a little salt. Cover the pan close, and set it over a slow fire. Let it stew till the chickens are enough, then put the whole into your dish, and serve it to table.