The history of four-footed beasts and serpents. (1658)
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625?, Gessner, Conrad, 1516-1565, Moffett, Thomas, 1553-1604, Rowland, John, M.D · London, Printed by E. Cotes, for G. Sawbridge [etc.] · leaf 92
nine hundred miles) his mclfenger performeth it upon one of thefe Ragnahils, within the fpace of eight days. <e In the beginning of the Spring they are moft frolick and unruly,becaufe then they incline to ge- neration: at which time, they rage and fall upon many that come unto them,and… … ?8 The Hiflory of Four-footed Beafts. vt the air, and then caft them down again under their feet, and tread upon them 4 in which diftern« pered venereous fury, they remain forty days. • They can eafily endure thirft, five, nine, or fifteen days inneceflity; neither will their keeper give them drink…
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