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out of the belly of a female fish and thrown upon a 

 dunghill, where, after lying exposed nearly two months, 

 and acquiring large dimensions, they became hatched, 

 displaying actually the head and back-bone of infant 

 fry ; but as the story smacks strongly of the cock and 

 bull, I would rather, until it be properly attested, dis- 

 claim using it, in favour of my views on this subject. 



