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I have him fast enough to distinguish the dif- 

 ference. And now for the landing-rod to mea- 

 sure his dimensions. See where he lies, and tell 

 me how you like him ; can you think him as 

 large as that you encountred ? 



Tkeoph. It's no matter what I think ; it may 

 be he's inferiour, or it may be superiour. 



Am. That's modestly ingenious, to lessen 

 your loss by advancing my reputation. 



Theopli. And you more than fortunate to suc- 

 ceed so well ; shall we lap up our lines, and re- 

 turn to Dumfreez ? 



Arn. With all my heart, for the clock strikes 

 ten ; and the sun is in his elevation towards 

 the meridian. This is no time for farther exa- 

 mination, till about four after noon, except in 

 an obscure and clowdy day ; for the crisis and 

 critical time for diversion, is late in the evening, 

 or early in the morning. 



Theoph. It's enough I perceive ; your gene- 

 rous motion moves me to wave the present re- 

 creation. On the other hand, your experience, 

 I must confess, promulges the art, and your self 

 an artist, All this I grant, and more than this, 

 since to confirm this evidence quickens my ap- 

 petite. 



Arn. Ay, but what think you of the wing of 

 an ox ? would not such a modicum melt sweetly 

 in your mouth ? 



