And dream that he hath _heard_ it all!

[7] _Cobbold_, in mining countries, especially Cornwall, is the
legendary guardian spirit of the mine, and severe master of
its treasures. In Germany, Sweden, &c. the Cobbold may be
traced under various modifications and titles.

M.L.B.

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The Cosmopolite.



FOOD OF VARIOUS NATIONS.

(_Conclusion_.)


The diet of the _Frenchman_, is chiefly vegetable, and his _frogs_ are
rarities reserved for the delectation of the opulent, and answering,
in some degree, to the brains and tongues of singing-birds amongst
ancient epicures; since, after being subjected to a peculiar process
of fattening and purifying, only the legs of these animals are eaten.
Light wines, beer, sugar and water, strong coffee, and a variety of
delicious liqueurs, are drunk by the French, but they have shown
themselves capable of conforming to the English taste in a relish for