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instances of strong antagonism and antipathy being dis- 

 solved during a quiet chat on the river bank after the 

 request for interchange of flies, which interchange and 

 dissolution were, most singular to relate, immediately 

 followed by an interchange of "two nips of pale"; 

 indeed, it is said, tJicy also have been followed, several 

 times, until four friends have been seen, instead of two 

 men at enmity. 



Mutual forbearance, — kind words, — considerate and 

 kind tokens of good-will, cement, both on the river bank 

 and Piccadilly, not only friendship, but that affection 

 which often begins between men of the angle, and doth 

 then continue, and ennoble both ; and when good-will 

 exists amongst men, so will Patience have perfected her 

 work. 



And now, the writer (having become thoroughly 

 prosy) will justify and conclude his dissertation upon 

 the virtues practised by true fishermen, by referring all 

 men to the writings of Izaak the Good. 

 Lastly — but remember as Firstly — 

 Do nothing in haste. 

 Use the best tackle. 

 Keep your head cool. 

 Your back and feet dry and warm. 

 And your heart in charity with all men. 



Written at our Fisherman's Home, on the banks of the Irt, 

 in Cnniberhind, and faithfully addressed to our Brother 

 Anglers meeting at Piccadilly, in Manchester, this jot h 

 day of June, iS'jS. 



