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THE SECOND DAY. 



CHAPTER III. 

 PlSCATOR. 



Cxood morrow, Sir ! What up and dressed so early ? 



Viat. Yes, Sir, I have heen dressed this half 

 hour : for I rested so well, and have so great a mind 

 either to take, or see a Trout taken, in your fine 

 river, that I could no longer lie a-bed. 



Pise. I am glad to see you so brisk this morning, 

 and so eager of sport ; though, I must tell you, this 

 day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, 

 as promises no great success to the Angler : but, 

 however, we'll try ; and, one way or other, we 

 shall, sure, do something. What will you have 

 to your breakfast, or what will you drink this 

 morning ? 



Viat. For breakfast, I never eat any, and for 

 drink I am very indifferent ; but if you please 

 to call for a glass of ale, I'm for you : and let it 

 be quickly, if you please, for I long to see the lit- 

 tle Fishing-house you spoke of, and to be at mv 

 lesson. 



Pise. Well, Sir ! You see the ale is come without 

 calling ; for though 1 do not know your's, my peo- 

 ple know my diet ; which is always one glass so soon 

 as I am dressed, and no more till dinner ; and so 

 my servants have served you. 



