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Or I, to pitch upon that Line, 

 To Angle with at that unluckey time, 

 No sooner was compleat my Fishing Geer, 

 But that I chanc'd to spie unto me steer. 

 Two Carps that were of mighty size, 

 My heart e'n leapt to make of one a prize ; 

 As they came Sailing careless on their way, 

 A well scour'd worm I in their course convay. 

 The water there not two foot deep, 



Besides so clear, 



That all their motions plainly did appear, 

 Behind a shady Oak conceal'd I stood, 

 And with a wary eye observed the flood, 

 And all their motions as they mov'd, 

 Thus while they nearer drew, 

 My hopes I still renew, 

 They'd nible at my bait, 

 Tho after curse me for my sly deceit ; 



And quickly plainly cou'd descry, 

 That one had something pleasing to his eye, 

 He seem'd to smile and with expanded Jaws, 

 Hug'd his good luck and silent gave Applause. 

 Till with a gentle touch I hook'd him streight, 

 While he stood wondring whence should come 



deceit, 

 Under the Luster of so fair a bait; 



He 



