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on analogous substances ; and the trout, that have 

 similar habits, might be expected to resemble them. 



When trout feed most on small fish, as minnows, and 

 on flies, they have more tendency to become spotted 

 with small black spots, and are generally more silvery. 

 The Colne trout are, in their advanced state, of this 

 kind ; and so are the trout called in Ireland buddocks 

 and dolochans, found in Lough JNTeah. Particular 

 character becomes hereditary, and the effects of a 

 peculiar food influence the appearance of the next 

 generation. I hope, Ornither, you have had good 

 sport. 



ORN. Excellent ! Since you left me, below the 

 wear, I have hooked at least fifteen or twenty good 

 fish, and landed and saved eight above 21bs. ; but I 

 have taken no fish like the great one which I caught 



