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be both, honest men, and will fit an Angler with 

 what tackling he lacks. 



Ven. Then, good Master, let it be at 



for he is nearest to my dwelling, and I pray let's 

 meet there the ninth of May next, about two of the 

 clock ; and I'll want nothing that a fisher should be 

 furnished with. 



Pise. Well, and I'll not fail you, God willing, at 

 the time and place appointed. 



Ven. I thank you, good Master, and I will not 

 fail you. And, good Master, tell me what baits 

 more vou remember, for it will not now be long 

 ere we shall be at Tottenham-High-Cross ; and when 

 we come thither I will make you some requital of 

 your pains, by repeating as choice a copy of verses 

 as any we have heard since we met together ; and 

 that is a proud word, for we have heard very good 

 ones. 



Pise. Well, Scholar, and I shall be then right 

 glad to hear them. And I will, as we walk, tell you 

 whatsoever comes in my mind, that I think may be 

 worth your hearing. You may make another choice 

 bait thus : Take a handful or two of the best and 

 biggest wheat you can get ; boil it in a little milk, 

 like as frumity is boiled ; boil it so till it be soft, 

 and then fry it very leisurely with honey and a little 

 beaten saffron dissolved in milk ; and you will find 

 this a choice bait, and good I think for any fish, 

 especially for Roach, Dace, Chub, or Grayling : I 

 know not but that it may be as good for a River- 

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