AGOUTI. 
It may not be improper to remark, that where 
the above account of M. De la Borde, differs 
from Buffon's preceding description, as it 
materially does in two or three instances, there 
can be little doubt that M. De la Borde's in- 
formation is most to be relied on, from his 
very superior opportunities of obtaining a 
knowledge of these animals. 
Goldsmith observes, that the English settlers 
dress the Agouti like a Hare, with a pudding 
in the belly ; and not, as the French are said to 
do, like a pig. 
