Cornish Hens with Vegetables

4 Cornish game hens
8 small carrots
8 small new red potatoes
1/3 Cup melted butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed sage leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. fresh minced garlic

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place hens, breast side up on rack in large roasting pan. Arrange carrots and potatoes around hens. In a small bowl stir together the remaining ingredients and spoon over the hens and vegetables. Cover and bake, basting occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove cover and continue baking for 30 to 45 minutes or until hens are fork tender