[445] In the more northern climates this is never done till the spring.

[446] This is merely imaginary.

[447] Or king-fisher. It was a general belief that this bird incubated on the surface of the ocean.

[448] Hence the expression, “Halcyon days.”

[449] Vadimonia.

[450] In B. xvi. c. 74.

[451] “Ridicas.”

[452] “Palos.”

[453] Thirtieth of December. According to the Roman reckoning, the third day would be the day but one before.

[454] Fourth of January.