Miscellaneous. No animal dies near the sea, except at the ebbing of the tide.--Aristotle.
’A parted even just between twelve and one, e’en at the turning o’ the tide.--Shakespeare, Henry V. act. ii. sc. 3 (Falstaff’s death, 1599).
Superstitions about Precious Stones.
R. B. means Rabbi Benoni (fourteenth century); S. means Streeter, Precious Stones (1877).
Agate quenches thirst, and if held in the mouth, allays fever.--R. B.
It is supposed, at least, in fable, to render the wearer invisible, and also to turn the sword of foes against themselves.
The agate is an emblem of health and long life, and is dedicated to June. In the Zodiac it stands for Scorpio.
Amber is a cure for sore throats and all glandular swellings.--R. B.
It is said to be a concretion of birds’ tears.--Chambers.
Around thee shall glisten the lovliest amber