_Mode_.--If the fish be very large, it should be laid in cold water, and gradually brought to a boil; if small, put it in boiling water, salted in the above proportion. Serve with anchovy sauce and plain melted butter. _Time_.--According to size, 1/4 to 3/4 hour. _Average cost_, 8d. per lb. _Seasonable_ from July to October. [Illustration: THE GREY MULLET.] THE GREY MULLET.--This is quite a different fish from the red mullet, is abundant on the sandy coasts of Great Britain, and ascends rivers for miles. On the south coast it is very plentiful, and is considered a fine fish. It improves more than any other salt-water fish when kept in ponds. RED MULLET.