312 THE STELLERUS. 



a thick blubber, was esteemed as good as " May 

 butter" The flesh of the old, when well boiled, 

 resembled beef; and that of the young, veal. The 

 crew preserved several casks of it, which was found 

 of excellent service in their escape from their hor- 

 rible confinement. 



It is very generally supposed that there are other 

 species of this genus besides the above, but con- 

 cerning these nothing satisfactory has been deter- 

 mined. 



