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Pise. Most gladly, Sir, and we'll drink a civil cup to 

 all the otter-hunters that are to meet you to-morrow. 



VEN. That we will, Sir, and to all the lovers of angling, 

 of which number I am now willing to be one myself ; for, 

 by the help of your good discourse and company, I have 

 put on new thoughts both of the art of angling, and of all 

 that profess it : and if you will but meet me to-morrow, 

 at the time and place appointed, and bestow one day with 

 me and my friends in hunting the otter, I will dedicate the 

 next two days to wait upon you, and we two will for that 

 time do nothing but angle, and talk of fish and fishing. 



Pise. 'Tis a match, Sir ; I'll not fail you, God willing, 

 to be at Amwell Hill to-morrow morning before sun-rising. 



