Note 65 — Chapter XII
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The ears of young hares tear readily; and there is a gristly substance, larger than half a pea, at the end of the shank-bone of the fore-leg, just above the joint, which departs with youth. Their smooth, close, sharp claws disappear afterwards; and when quite old their jaw-bones become so strong as not to yield and crack to the strongest pressure of your fingers.
When you observe that the carving knife performs the part of curling-tongs, prefer a help from the birds at the top of the table.
Ditto, ditto, in all particulars, with regard to rabbits.