At one of these entertainments a monstrous pie graced the centre of the gentlemen’s table, out of which when it was opened, stepped forth a well-shaped female dwarf; who, having made a speech to the company and drank their healths in a glass of wine, was lifted off from the table. On the ladies’ table, a male dwarf was served up in the same manner. There was also a third pie, out of which when it was opened there flew twelve live partridges.
Bradford/Peter, 1858
THE NORTH RIDING PROJECT 
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