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on the double ropes of the other end, as is done in Fig. 148. Throw a 

 half hitch over the first end, as shown in Fig. 149, getting the hitch as 



Fig. 148 



Fig. 149 



Bowline on a bight 



Fig. 150 



near the load as possible and at the same time leaving the end A only- 

 long enough to hold. In this case the two ropes extending upward in 



Fig. 152 



Spanish bowline 



Fig. 153 



Fig. 149 would be joined, forming a bight. Into this bight fasten the 

 hoisting rope and begin hoisting gradually, watching the hitch to see 



