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 But with such monsters, Nature not throughout Has scared our efforts, and embroiled the deep; Instead of that, our industry she tempts, Presenting easier prey, and sweeter food. 90And hence the loving sea thy eastern coast Supplies with oysters soft, and lobsters red; And turbot, far requested for his white And mellow flesh, sea-pheasant often named; And bearded cod, and yellow ling. Nor now Can I rehearse the kinds of mackerel streaked, Omen of dearth, if too abundant found.Nor angel-fish, viviparous, and broad, Hung up in air, and seasoned with the wind; Nor perch, whose head is spangled red and blue, 100Foreboding woeful wars, as fishers ween; Nor ravenous seal, that suckleth on the shore Her hairy young, unawed by eye of man; Her snorting oft, at sun-set, on the coast Of Angus, fruitful land of vital grain, The wanton damsel mocks, and children join Insultant, to provoke with rustic names: Sudden awak'd, she starts, with uncouth gait Gleaning their steps, and now with either hand, Gathers, and throws full fast stone after stone; 110
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