[4] Illustrations to Paley's Natural Theology.
[5] This affords an important hint to the young aquarian to watch the Patella, and occasionally to touch its conical house, to make sure the proprietor is alive and well.
[6] [A drawing of this crab] will be found on Plate 3.
[7] The fact of the exuvium of the Hermit-Crab being cast off in two pieces, and at different periods, I have since confirmed 'many a time, and oft.'
[8] Vide author's 'Seaside and Aquarium.'
[9] Since writing the above, I have received the following interesting epistle from Mr. Edward Capern, the celebrated 'poet and rural postman' of Bideford, who kindly sought out the information I desired, relative to the present state of the bridge above alluded to:—
Bideford, January 27, 1859.
Dear Sir,—I have inquired of the bridge warder, and he informs me that the feoffees of the bridge command mussels to be brought up by the cart-load, to protect the foundation, which is laid on rubble.
I am pleased that it has been in my power to procure this information for you—I am, dear sir, faithfully yours,
Edward Capern.