OF FISHES. 
207 
HADDOCK. 
The Haddock differs somewhat in shape 
from the cod-fish, and is much less in size 
The flesh is harder and thicker than that of 
a whiting, and perhaps not quite so good. 
It has small scales, and is of a blackish 
colour on the back. There is a black line 
from the upper corner of its gills down to 
the tail. In the middle of the sides, under 
the line, a little beneath the gills, there is a 
black spot on each side, which bears some 
resemblance to the print of a man’s finder 
and thumb; which is attributed, by supersti- 
tious , persons, to the impression of Saint 
Peter’s finger and thumb, when he took the 
tribute-money out of the mouth of one of 
them. The Haddock seldom exceeds twelve 
pounds in weight. 
