100 SALMONIA. 



deprive this spot of one of its poetical orna- 

 ments. Besides, the pool where he is now 

 fishing contains little but trouts; it is too 

 shallow for salmon, who run into the cruives. 



Poiet. — I am of your opinion; and shall 

 use my eloquence to prevent Ornither from 

 attempting the life of so beautiful a bird ; so 

 majestic in its form, so well suited to the 

 scenery, and so picturesque in all its habits. 



The Innkeeper. — Gentlemen, dinner is 

 ready. 



THE DINNER. 



Hal. — Now take your places. What 

 think you of our fish? 



Phys. — I never ate better; but I want 

 the Harvey or Reading sauce. 



Hal. — Pray let me entreat you to use no 

 other sauce than the water in which he was 

 boiled. I assure you this is the true Epi- 

 curean way of eating fresh salmon: and for 

 the trout, use only a little vinegar and mus- 

 tard, — a sauce a la Tartar e> without the 

 onions. 



Poiet. — Well, nothing can be better; and 



