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tants of that vast watery element : and truly I think 

 most Anglers are so disposed to most of mankind. 



And there are also lustful and chaste fishes, of 

 which I shall give you examples. 



And first, what Du Bartas says of a fish called the 

 Sargus : which because none can express it better 

 than he does, I shall give you in his own words ; 

 supposing it shall not have the less credit for being 

 verse, for he hath gathered this, and other obser- 

 vations out of authors that have been great and in- 

 dustrious searchers into the secrets of Nature. 

 The adult' rous Sargus doth not only change 

 Wives every day in the deep streams, but, strange ! 

 As if the honey of sea-love delight 

 Could not suffice his raging appetite, 

 Goes courting she-goats on the grassy shore, 

 Horning their husbands that had horns before. 



And the same author writes concerning the Can- 

 tharus, that which you shall also hear in his own 

 words : 



But contrary, the constant Cantharus 

 Is ever constant to his faithful spouse ; 

 In nuptial duties spending his chaste life, 

 Never loves any but his own dear wife. 

 Sir, but a little longer, and I have done. 

 Ven. Sir, take what liberty you think fit, for 

 your discourse seems to be music, and charms me 

 to an attention. 



Pise. Why then, Sir, I will take a little liberty 



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