10 Aquatic Species. 



ako that he had last year, an old bustard 

 and four eggs, which he sold to Lord Stan- 

 ley, and a pair of bustards to the Earl of 

 Darnley. To those who aim at variety and 

 novelty in this line, the bustard appears pe- 

 cuUarly an object for propagation and in- 

 crease, since the flesh is of unrivalled ex- 

 cellence, and it is probable this fowl will 

 render great weight of flesh for the food 

 Cijnsumed. 



The Aquatic Species, 



The Duck. The flesh of the duck is of 

 a savoury and somewhat of a stimulant na- 

 ture, is said to afford a preferable nourish- 

 ment to that of the goose, being not so 

 gross, and more easily digested : and that 

 of the wild duck is reckoned still more easy 

 of digestion tlian the tame, altliough more 

 savoury. 



The Goose. The whole anserine or 

 goose tribe, of which there is great variety, 

 are held to afford a food highly stimulant, 

 of a strong flavour, and viscous quality, and 



