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Catus, <strong>the</strong> Cat<br />

=THE CAT<br />

As to <strong>the</strong> Cat's Eyes, authors say that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

shine in <strong>the</strong> Night, and see better at <strong>the</strong> full, and<br />

more dimly at <strong>the</strong> change of <strong>the</strong> Moon. Also that<br />

<strong>the</strong> Cat doth vary his Eyes with <strong>the</strong> Sun ; <strong>the</strong> Pupil<br />

being round at Sunrise, narrow towards Noon, and<br />

not to be seen at all at Night, but <strong>the</strong> whole Eye<br />

shining in <strong>the</strong> darkness. These appearances of <strong>the</strong><br />

Cat's Eyes I am sure are true; but whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y<br />

answer to <strong>the</strong> time of <strong>the</strong> Day, I have never ob-<br />

served. It is a crafty, subtle, watchful Creature,<br />

very loving and familiar with Mankind; but <strong>the</strong><br />

mortal Enemy of <strong>the</strong> Rat, Mouse, and every sort<br />

of Bird, which it seizes on as its Prey. Its flesh<br />

is not generally eaten, yet in some Countries is<br />

esteemed an excellent dish.<br />

The Compleat English Physician, 1693,<br />

William Salmon.<br />

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