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the way seem short " ; for trust me, Sir, I thought 

 we had wanted three miles of this house, till you 

 showed it to me. But now we are at it, we'll turn 

 into it, and refresh ourselves with a cup of drink, 

 and a little rest. 



PlSCATOR. Most gladly, Sir, and we'll drink a 

 civil cup to all the Otter-hunters that are to meet 

 you to-morrow. 



VENATOR. That we will, Sir, and to all the lovers 

 of Angling too, of which number I am now willing 

 to be one myself ; for, by the help of your good 

 discourse and company, I have put on new thoughts 

 both of the art of Angling and of all that profess 

 it ; and if you will but meet me to-morrow at the 

 time and place appointed, and bestow one day with 

 me and my friends, in hunting the Otter, I will 

 dedicate the next two days to wait upon you ; and 

 we too will, for that time, do nothing but angle, and 

 talk of fish and fishing. 



PlSCATOR. It is a match, Sir, I will not fail you, 

 God willing, to be at Amwell Hill to-morrow 

 morning before sun-rising. 



