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is frequently close in shore among the sea-ware and in deep 

 holes among the rocks. Mr. Dunn has remarked that off 

 Cornwall it frequently sticks to one spot, from which it 

 extends its range, but is not so sure of returning as is the 

 bib, being a strong fish of a more roving disposition. Mr. 

 Peach observed a small whiting which had taken refuge 

 within the hollow of a medusa, Cyanea aurita, but was seen 

 by a young pollack about 5 inches in length, which at 

 once gave chase. The whiting dodged round its friendly 

 medusa, but a second pollack joined the pursuit. An 

 unlucky movement drove the pursued one from its shelter, 

 and an exciting chase immediately commenced. Some 

 more pollacks joined in, and, like a pack of hounds, ran 

 their victim down, which they killed for sport, as they did 

 not attempt to feed upon it. So eager were the pursuers 

 that when stones were thrown at them they showed no 

 alarm, although at other times a single stone would instil 

 terror. 



Sars observed off the coast of Norway that the pollack 

 systematically chased the young codfish. Schools of the 

 former appeared to surround the little codfishes on all sides, 

 making the circle narrower and narrower, till all the cod- 

 fish were gathered into one lump, which they then, by a 

 quick movement, chased up to the surface of the water. 

 They were now attacked on two sides, below by the pollack, 

 above by the sea-gulls. The pollack were also observed to 

 treat sand-eels in the same manner, surrounding a school of 

 them, and forcing them towards the surface of the water, 

 where gulls assisted in their destruction. This fish is like- 

 wise partial to herrings. 



Means of capture. It sometimes bites keenly, gorging the 

 bait at once, and also takes a fly, but this sport is best 

 pursued from sunset for about two hours, especially if a 



