Take a roasting pan, butter it liberally and melt the butter. Season the quail with salt and pepper and any other seasonings desired and place in the pan; cover them with melted butter. Lay strips of bacon on each bird. Place in hot oven, 475 degrees and bake for about 15 minutes. Reduce to moderate heat, 350 degrees and bake until done. During the baking, be sure to baste often with the juices and butter. Can be served with gravy made from the juices.