23O THE COMPLETE ANGLER. 



some other good ballad, for she hath store of 

 them. Maudlin, my honest Maudlin, hath a nota- 

 ble memory, and she thinks nothing too good for 

 you, because you be such honest men. 



Ven. We thank you, and intend once in a 

 month to call upon you again, and give you a 

 little warning, and so good night. Good night, 

 Maudlin. And now good master, let 's lose no 

 time ; but tell me somewhat more of fishing, and, 

 if you please, first something of fishing for a 

 gudgeon. 



Pise. I will, honest scholar. 



