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THE CAEP, (Cyprinus carpio,) 
Is famous for the sweetness of its flesh, when of moderate 
size, that is, when measuring about twelve to fifteen 
inches in length, and weighing about three pounds. The 
scales are large, with a golden gloss upon a dark green 
ground. These fish sometimes grow to the length of 
three or four feet, and contain a great quantity of fat. 
The soft roe of the Caip is esteemed a great delicacy 
among epicures. In the canals of Chantilly, formerly 
the seat of the Prince of Conde, Carps have been kept 
for above one hundred years, most of them appearing 
hoary through old age, and so tame that they answered 
to their names when the keeper called them to be fed. 
This fish has large molar teeth only, situate at the back 
part of the head or throat, and a broad tongue ; the tail 
is widely spread as well as the fins, which are inclined 
to a reddish tint. Carp that live in rivers and running 
streams are preferred for the table, as those which inhabit 
pools and ponds have generally a muddy and disagree- 
able taste. Though so cunning in general as to be 
called the River Fox, yet at spawning time they suffer 
themselves to be tickled and caught without attempting 
to escape. It is said that Carp were first brought to 
