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NIGHTMARE ABBEY.
Mr. Asterias.
Five years afterwards, some fishermen, near Cadiz, found in their nets a Triton, or sea man: they spoke to him in several languages—
The Reverend Mr. Larynx.
They were very learned fishermen.
Mr. Hilary.
They had the gift of tongues by especial favour of their brother fisherman, Saint Peter.
The Honorable Mr. Listless.
Is Saint Peter the tutelar saint of Cadiz?
(None of the company could answer this question, and Mr. Asterias proceeded.)
They spoke to him in several languages, but he was as mute as a fish. They handed him over to some holy friars, who exorcised
