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THE SNIPE. 
large numbers of snipe were brought to market, and 
appeared at table, in Shakespeare’s time, is clear from the 
numerous entries in the old “ Household Book,” where 
their value is stated to have been “ after iii a j d.” There 
can be little doubt, however, that these were not “ shot 
birds,” but were taken in snares and nets, as our modern 
fowlers take plovers and other fen birds. 
