[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.