Worn by a bishop, the mitre is depicted for the first time in two miniatures of the beginning of the eleventh century. The first written mention of it is found in a Bull of Pope Leo IX in the year 1049.
The cost of a Cocker puppy varies depending on where the breeder lives, whether he is male or female, what titles his parents have, and whether he is best suited for the show ring or a pet home. Expect to pay between $300 and $1,000 for a puppy.
As Atlantic littlenecks became scarce, their price leapt to about $7 a dozen. The plentiful cockle, on the other hand, fetches about $2.50 a dozen, though it is usually sold by the pound ( 25 to 30 cockles). Some diners say the saving in price is deceptive. Twelve clams can satisfy, but it takes three to five times as many cockles to make a meal. Cockles are sold in two sizes.