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near the tail., and that they have a regular un- 
dulated appearance on the sides, as if they were 
ribbed. 
The largest Mr. Pennant ever heard of, was taken 
on our coasts; it weighed seventy-eight pounds: the 
length was five feet eight inches ; and the girth 
round the shoulders five feet. It was caught at 
Scarborough, in 1755, and was sold for one shik 
ling ! 
