GAZWAT BSIDGE. 187 



Upon looking over the bridge at about 4.30 a.m. 

 the following morning the sight was truly amazing, 

 for the bottom of the river was literally covered 

 with fishj packed together like sardines in a tin box, 

 but with their heads on, and all turned in the same 

 direction. 



The water ran to the depth of a few feet only over 

 the backs of the psal, and having put tackle together 

 we commenced casting from the cinder-path which is 

 provided for the benefit of those who elect to fish in 

 dainty foot-gear. 



We had the sole occupation of the path which ran 

 along the length of the fishing, so could fish as we 

 liked, and were well pleased at having landed four fish 

 by the time we adjourned for breakfast at eight o'clock, 

 the fish averaging about 61b. apiece, a proportion of 

 which had to be handed to the proprietor in accordance 

 with the conditions of the ticket, unless the angler 

 might wish to sell his share or purchase the proprietor's 

 at a fixed daily quotation. 



Breakfast did not come amiss that day, but upon our 

 return what a change had come over the scene ! the fisli 

 were still there, true enough, just as we had left them, 

 but also, alas ! a number of anglers intent upon their 

 capture. 



We had been told, when taking the ticket, that a 

 certain number would be issued each day, if applied 

 for, and in that case a certain space of ground would be 



