FISH, THE PEOPLE OF THE SEA 



spine on its back which resembles a trigger. You 

 cannot force this spine down without breaking it, 

 and it is not easily broken; the third spine, how- 

 ever, is easily moved and unlocks the first, so 

 that it can be easily moved. 



The ocean turbot is only met with in deep water ; 

 it is dull-coloured and ugly in comparison with 



the queen trigger, which is gorgeous in green and 

 gold. The ocean tally is sometimes seen in shal- 

 low water. One may often be seen opposite the 

 lighthouse, and as they are exceedingly difficult 

 to catch, it will probably remain there. His name 

 is "Bill," and for my part I shall slap his face if 

 I catch him for the insults he has heaped upon 

 my own piscatorial powers ! This fish is very long 



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