The sun had set and the cold mists were blowing across from the fall and closing around the cabin like a veil of amethystine dye, when Amalia saw them moving about the cabin door as if preparing to depart.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Large quantities of these fish produced a proportionately small amount of the dye.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Trumpet and purple fish were found in great numbers on their coasts, and the liquor from these provided excellent dye.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker