chap, xvi.] THE COMPLETE ANGLER. 207 



THE FOURTH DAY. 



chap. xvi. Is of nothing ; or that which is nothing 

 worth. 



Piscator. 



JVLy purpose was to give you some directions con- 

 cerning Roach and Dace, and some other inferior 

 fish, which make the Angler excellent sport, for 

 you know there is more pleasure in hunting the 

 hare than in eating her : but I will forbear at this 

 time to say any more, because you see yonder come 

 our brother Peter, and honest Coridon. But I will 

 promise you, that as you and I fish and walk to- 

 morrow towards London, if I have now forgotten 

 any thing that I can then remember, I will not 

 keep it from you. 



Well met, Gentlemen ; this is lucky that we meet 

 so just together at this very door. Come Hostess, 

 where are you ? Is supper ready ? Come, first give 

 us drink, and be as quick as you can, for I believe 

 we are all very hungry. Well, brother Peter and 

 Coridon, To you both ! come drink, and then tell me 

 what luck of fish : we two have caught but ten 

 Trouts, of which my Scholar caught three ; look, 

 here's eight, and a brace we gave away : we have 

 had a most pleasant day for fishing and talking, 

 and are returned home both weary and hungry ; 

 and now meat and rest will be pleasant. 



Pet. And Coridon and I have had not an unplea- 



