THE MUSQUASH. 
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sailors kill dolphins and porpoises, the native steals up to the 
house, and driving his formidable weapon through the walls, is 
sure to transfix the inhabitants. Holding the spear firmly with 
one hand, with the other he takes his tomahawk from his belt, 
dashes the house to pieces, and secures the unfortunate animals. 
In its subterranean home the Musquash lays up large stores 
of provisions, and in the habitation have been found turnips, 
parsnips, carrots, and even maize. All the roots had been dug 
out of the soil, and the maize had been bitten off close to the 
ground. The Musquash is not a large animal, the length of its 
head and body being only fourteen inches. 
