THE SWORD-FISH. 
It is not on a matter of size that the Sword-fish depends for his fame, but on the irresistible thrust of his sword. This weapon is fashioned out of the fore-part of the creature’s 
head, which is drawn out into a long pointed rod, dense as ivory. No other armature does he possess, not even teeth, nor a coat of scale-mail; his sword is sufficient protection. 
