Is it proposed to plant fresh covers?
Hilary's opinion is asked.

Is it proposed to thin out some of the older trees; what does Hilary say?
It is a fact that people really believe no part of a partridge is ever taken away after being set before him.

Neither bones nor sinews remain: so fond is he of the brown bird.

Having eaten the breast, and the juicy leg and the delicate wing, he next proceeds to suck the bones; for game to be thoroughly enjoyed should be eaten like a mince-pie, in the fingers.

There is always one bone with a sweeter flavour than the rest, just at the joint or fracture: it varies in every bird according to the chance of the cooking, but, having discovered it, put it aside for further and more strict attention.
Presently he begins to grind up the bones in his strong teeth, commencing with the smallest.