54 NORTHERN MEMOIRS. 



us ; and once enslav'd, we're captivated with 

 fears. 



Theoph. Were I a wise expositor, I should 

 interpret this sentiment by the rule of travel. 



Arn. And whither would your fancy direct 

 you? 



Theoph. Into the very centre and bowels of 

 Scotland. 



Arn. What would you propound to your self, 

 when there ? 



Theoph. The exercise of the rod, and learn to 

 fish. 



Arn. And who shall instruct us ? 



Theoph. Our selves ; who should ? You shall 

 be my tutor, and I'le be your pupil. 



Arn. Must I be didactick to initiate this art ? 



Theoph. No man (than your self) knows it 

 better. 



Arn. If so, you must arm yourself for angling 

 encounters ; for I best approve of a resolute com- 

 bitant, whose conduct and courage equally strive 

 against all vicissitude of fortune, and smiles when 

 at the precipice of danger. Such a man bears the 

 triumphant standard of constancy in all difficul- 

 ties, and doubtful uncertainties. 



Theoph. Are lectures to be read in features ? 



Arn. Are lovers by sympathy capable to feel 

 those amorous flames that scorch their hearts in 

 each other's breast ? 



