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savour of their food, and an imperfect sensation 

 saves them from the pangs which they otherwise 

 must feel in the grasp of their destroyer. 



The angler who will study these observations, 

 and avail himself of the lesson which they convey, 

 will judge how far it is necessary to keep out of 

 the sight of fish, and refrain from making a noise 

 to what extent fish suffer torment from the 

 hook, and how far it is useful to employ scented 

 baits to please their palates. 



