Pigeons with Green Peas

• 2 young pigeons
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8-10 small white onions, peeled

Clean and truss pigeons as for roasting. Melt butter in a heatproof casserole and sauté pigeons, turning them over and over until browned on all sides. Remove pigeons; add onions and diced bacon to casserole, and sauté until golden; sprinkle with flour. When flour has combined with the butter, add stock and stir until mixture boils. Skim well and return pigeons to the sauce; add bouquet garn