fish. When he reached home he found they were the same as when he had bought them; yet there were
three!
How was this?" The answer is—"He bought two mackerel, and one
smelt!
" Those who envy him his bargain need not care about the following rules; but to others they will be valuable:
2. Mackerel
must be perfectly fresh, or it is a very indifferent fish; it will neither bear carriage, nor being kept many hours out of the water. The firmness of the flesh and the clearness of the eyes must be the criteria of fresh mackerel, as they are of all other fish.
3. Turbot, and all flat white fish