Au. Well, I commend you; you do as you should do.
Ch. Would you have some of the Leg of this Hare?
Au. Take it yourself.
Ch. Or had you rather have some of the Back?
Au. This Creature has nothing good but its Flank and hind Legs.
Ch. Did you ever see a white Hare?
Au. Oftentimes. Pliny writes, that on the Alps there are white
Hares; and that it is believed in the Winter Time they feed upon Snow:
Whether it be true or no, let Pliny see to that: For if Snow makes a
Hare's Skin white, it must make his Stomach white too.
Ch. I don't know but it may be true.
Au. I have something for you that is stranger than that; but it may be you have heard of it. The same Man testifies that there is the same Nature in all of them; that is, of Males and Females, and that the Females do as commonly breed without the Use of the Male, as with it. And many Persons assert the same, and especially your skilful Hunters.
Ch. You say right; but if you please, let us try these Rabbets, for they are fat and tender. I would help that pretty Lady if I sat nigher to her. Austin, pray take Care of that Lady that sits by you, for you know how to please the fair Sex.