of the Otter, which you may now see above water 

 at vent, and the dogs close with him ; I now see 

 he will not last long ; follow, therefore, my masters, 

 follow, for Sweetlips was like to have him at this 

 last vent. 



Venator. Oh me ! all the horse are got over the 

 river. What shall we do now ? shall we follow 

 them over the water ? 



Huntsman. No, Sir, no, be not so eager : stay 

 a little and follow me, for both they and the dogs 

 will be suddenly on this side again, I warrant you ; 

 and the Otter too, it may be. Now have at him 

 with Kilbuck, for he vents again. 



Venator. Marry, so he does, for look, he vents 

 in that corner. Now, now Kingwood has him : 

 now he's gone again, and has bit the poor dog. 

 Now Sweetlips has her ; hold her, Sweetlips ! 

 Now all the dogs have her, some above and some 

 under water ; but now, now she's tired, and past 

 losing : come, bring her to me, Sweetlips. 



Izaak Walton. 



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