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around was lost to him : he said loud enough to be overheard, " I 

 would not mind if I never were to see the King again, if I could 

 have a good pull at those horse's tails." 



A lady and gentleman standing close by, the lady observed, 

 " Did you hear what that old gentleman said ; what can he want 

 to pull the horses' tails for? " " Why my dear, I don't know, 

 (putting on a grave look) but I suspect there's something treason- 

 able meant." "No doubt," answered the lady, and they cauti- 

 ously retired. 



A SEAT 



For bottom fishing about 16 inches high, as described 

 in the sketch, will be found very convenient, never sit 

 on the ground. 



HOOKS. 



The best kirby hooks I give the preference to, and am, 

 after many trials, decidedly of opinion that they are cal- 

 culated to answer every description of Angling, their 

 shape being best suited to hit a fish, and to hold him when 

 hooked ; always try them well between the thumb and 

 finger before tying, and you will save many mishaps. 



PLUMMET. 



Either the thin rolled plummet, or the one with a loop 

 and bit of cork, will answer equally well ; keep one or 

 two in your waistcoat pocket, in case of an accident ; 

 besides, nothing is so annoying as to be bored in the 

 midst of sport with the frequent solicitation of" Please 

 to lend me your plummet." 



SHOT 



Of various sizes keep in a small screw box, with one 



