[2631] Or Maagrus, the “fly catcher,” the name of a hero, invoked at Aliphera, at the festivals of Athena, as the protector against flies. It was also a surname of Hercules. See B. x. c. 40.
[2632] See B. viii. c. 53.
[2633] In c. 32 of this Book.
[2634] A recipe well understood in the restaurants of the French provinces, Ajasson says, but it is doubtful whether with the object named by our author.
[2635] He means slugs probably.
[2636] He does not appear to state this on hearsay only!
[2637] Cobwebs are still used for this purpose, as also the fur from articles made of beaver. Ajasson mentions English taffeta.
[2638] See c. 13 of this Book.
[2639] See B. xxvi. c. 39.
[2640] A disease of the crystalline humours of the eye.