Despite their reluctance to strike and kill humans, people have vilified Mexican-beaded lizards for centuries. According to lore, the leathery bounders have the power to make women miscarry with just a glance and cause lightning strikes with their tails! Moreover and wrongly, many folks think ...
Having some money, and appearing like a gentleman, I went on board, not as a common sailor or foremast man; nay, the commander agreed I should go that voyage with him without any expence; that I should be his messmate and companion, and I was very welcome to carry any thing with ...