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your readers find themselves in Aden or the neighbourhood, the best advice 

 I can give them is to place themselves first of all in the hands of some native 

 fishermen, and be guided by them in all things. You will probably not alto- 

 gether approve of many of the native's ways and his tackle, &c., but until you 

 have gained a bit of experience it is much better to put your pride in your 

 pocket and don't be too proud to learn. If you do this for a very small 

 amount of current coin judiciously expended, you will be taught a lot, and 

 then when you have learnt the different places, &c., where the best fish are to 

 be found, you may, if you like, cut yourself adrift and paddle your own canoe ; 

 and I can wish you no better luck than I have on very many occasions 

 enjoyed myself. 



