2Q2 HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS 



very sweet; and the oil is said to be of great use in 

 softening swellings proceeding from sprains. 



Great numbers are killed annually in America for 

 the sake of their skins, Avhich form a considerable 

 article of commerce. 



The Bear was once an inhabitant of this island, 

 and was included in the ancient laws and regula- 

 tions respecting beasts of chase. Long after their 

 extirpation, they were imported for the cruel pur- 

 pose of baiting them, which at that time was a 

 favourite amusement of our ancestors. We find it, 

 in Queen Elizabeth's days, among the various 

 entertainments prepared for her Majesty on her 

 visit at Kenilworth. 



