altitude."

[39] e.g. Delos. See Strab. x. 456; Plut. "Mor." 290 B; and so Lagia,
Plin. iv. 12.

[40] Lit. "As the inhabitants hunt down but a few of them, these
constantly being added to by reproduction, there must needs be a
large number of them."

The hare has not a keen sight for many reasons. To begin with, its
eyes are set too prominently on the skull, and the eyelids are clipped
and blear,[41] and afford no protection to the pupils.[42] Naturally
the sight is indistinct and purblind.[43] Along with which, although
asleep, for the most part it does not enjoy visual repose.[44] Again,
its very fleetness of foot contributes largely towards dim-
sightedness. It can only take a rapid glance at things in passing, and
then off before perceiving what the particular object is.[45]

[41] Or, "defective."

[42] Al. "against the sun's rays."

[43] Or, "dull and mal-concentrated." See Pollux, v. 69.

[44] i.e. "its eyes are not rested, because it sleeps with them open."

[45] i.e. "it goes so quick, that before it can notice what the
particular object is, it must avert its gaze to the next, and then
the next, and so on."