THE RABBIT* 217 



One striking dissimilarity between the habits of 

 tliU quadruped, and those of the hare, to which, al- 

 though inferior in size, it bears so visible a resem- 

 blance, rs, that the former burrows in holes in the 

 ground, while the latter depends on speed for its se- 

 curity. The flesh of the rabbit, as well as that of the 

 hare, is esteemed unclean by the Jews, and the Ma- 

 hometans, but is considered as a delicacy among 

 Christians; and the fur of the one as well as of the 

 other, constitutes a considerable article in the manu- 

 facture of hats. The skins of the rabbits, indeed, 

 constitute no small part of the profits of those who 

 keep warrens. Thus, my dear Sir, you see how won- 

 derfully the Creator has multiplied his blessings, tind 

 how much he has rendered this prolific little animal 

 conducive to our coriveniency and comfort. 



Leaving you for a while to the enjoyment of re- 

 flections so pleasing, and so we'll adapted to excite in 

 your mind sentiments of gratitude to the Author of 

 good, 



I am, dear Sir, 



Your's, &X. 



JLLTTER XXXVL 



rv Her chariot ii an empty hnzol nut, 

 Made by tliejoiiier squirrel, or old grr.b, 

 Time out ut mind the lairiws' couch -maker*/ 1 



DEAR SIH, 



.A>S tlve objects which natural history present? are s^ 

 exceedingly numerous, and your other pursuits pre- 

 vent ymir 'application entirely to this branch of know- 

 ledge, and <;sp<ecialiy as it is not my design to impose 

 on your memory a burdensome task, which might 1 " 

 terfere with the studies necessary for your pro*'-" 

 but rather to lead you by the way of an 

 amusement to the delightful contempl;- 

 wisdom, power, and beneficence of the 



