Baked Terrapin

Cut off the head of a terrapin, put it in a saucepan or pot with the shell on, and
let it boil until the under shell can be removed easily. Take it out, pull out all the
meat, cleaning the upper shell thoroughly ; pick the meat to pieces, and mix it up
with a few crackers and chopped onions, a small quantity each of allspice, black
pepper, chopped parsley and butter, and pour over a small quantity of wine. Put
this mixture into the top shell, place a few slices of lemon on the top, set it in the
oven and bake. When done take it out and serve.