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LOBSTER* 547 
say they have seen some which were of six pounds ; 
but these are very rare/’ 
Lobsters are apt to cast their claws on a great 
clap of thunder, and Mr. Pennant was informed 
that they will do the same on firing of a great gun. 
The sailors, it seems, are aware of this circumstance, 
and, when they meet a lobster-boat at sea, threaten 
to salute the master unless he sells them good 
lobsters. 
2 N 2 
