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which made many revolutions and then settled itself 

 opposite the lawn of the Duchess of Buccleugh's, 

 near Richmond, we there fastened it in the best 

 manner we could and fished till evening, when 

 upon counting our sport we found we had taken 

 99 Bleak. To describe our features next day 

 would require the pencil of a Wilkie, our noses 

 were completely skinned, and the backs of our 

 hands remained sore for some time. 



Frequently alone, and sometimes with my 

 aforesaid friend, I continued to fish with various 

 success, but under great disadvantages for 

 want of proper instruction, till an incident, 

 which I shall hereafter relate, introduced me to 

 some of the best Anglers in London, and I 

 have no hesitation in adding, in England, follow- 

 ing up the sport with a spirit which almost 

 amounted to enthusiasm, I became an Angler. Of 



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