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land, where, in winter, their plumage becomes 

 white, and they acquire a thick and warm 

 down. In Sweden they burrow under the snow 

 to shelter themselves from the cold. They are 

 no where in greater plenty than in England, 

 where, in their season, they contribute to the 

 gratification of the epicure, their flesh being 

 delicious. 



