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Lamprey

This not very wholesome, but rare and rich fish, was a great favourite in ancient times, and is well known to the student of English history, as it was an attack of indigestion brought on by eating of it too freely, which caused the death of Henry I. Lamprey is generally served either stewed or potted, and cannot be eaten too fresh. It requires twice as much stewing as an eel, and should be partially boiled before it is either broiled or fried.