PREFACE. XV 



which at once ornament and illustrate the 

 Notes, the original drawing from which the 

 frontispiece is taken being by Mr Dickinson; 

 the spirited little vignette (of the Terrier and 

 Cod) by Mr Halliday, and the illustrations of 

 fishing-tackle (with one or two exceptions) by 

 Mr Palmer. 



I trust that the reader will consider the 

 circumstances which led to the appearance 

 of these Notes in their existing shape as also 

 (to some extent) excusing the imperfections 

 of which I am conscious in their style; for 

 the rest I must throw myself upon his good 

 nature and forbearance. 



