DESCRIPTION OF THE GLUTTON. 



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little honey is drunk at nuptial feasts ; that the pigment 

 is used in the shape of an ointment for malignant sores ; 

 and finally, that the teeth form part of the conjuror's 

 stock in trade. 



THE GLUTTON, OR WOLVERINE. 



In size and shape this animal somewhat resembles a long- 

 bodied dog ; his legs are short and thick, and his claws and 

 teeth very sharp. To quote from my former work : " He 

 measures near three feet in length, exclusive of the tail, 

 which is about six inches ; his height is from a foot to 

 a foot and a half; his predominant colour is brown, but 

 his back is marked by a black spot, or rather streak, 

 extending somewhat down the sides, and terminating near 

 the tail, of a beautiful glossy appearance, which is called 

 in Sweden, the mirror. His legs are black. He retains 

 his colour all the year round. His fur, which is not unlike 



