i&tcrtation* 25 



But there it is where Nature first ordain'd, 



And there it will remain, 

 Physician-like all Patients to attend, 



Till cured, then reap Immortal fame, 

 Who eager then would be for to destroy thy 



breed, 



Injustice sure, yet justly may succeed, 

 When Numerous swarms encrease and multiply, 

 That there's no Room for the Ignoble fry, 

 But with expanded fyn's they sullen dye. 

 Which to prevent, 

 Heaven Angling sent, 

 That by Ingenious strife, 

 Decoying some, we give the rest a longer life, 

 'Tis pity for to part the Carp and he, 

 Since muddy Ponds with both do well agree; 

 One bait doth both delight, 

 A worm that's red and bright, 

 Excells a Thousand trifling things, 

 That bungling Anglers to small purpose brings, 



To scare the Fish away : 

 Both yield sweet pleasure, both delight, 

 Tho both contrary ways do bite, 



And also play, 



Carp's eager gape and draw the flote downright, 

 Then when he's hung he runs with all his might, 



Nor 



