170 LONDON ANGLER'S BOOK, 



scription ; in fact, he (being a fisherman) understands 

 what is wanted. 



DRAM FLASK. 



A small wicker, or leather flask, to contain a choice 

 drop of brandy will be found very useful, if you are 

 thirsty, put a little in some water, it will prevent harm. 



WATER-PROOF COVERING. 



The most complete is a large silk shawl, of a dark 

 colour: with this I have stood every rain that I have 

 been exposed to while out a fishing, without being wet 

 through ; my method is, when the shawl is completely 

 saturated, to wring it as dry as possible, by keeping under 

 a hedge, or tree, during this process ; my jacket has been 

 damp, certainly, but that was all ; I have never expe- 

 rienced much from wet weather. Though ridiculed for 

 my appearance, many who have laughed have even- 

 tually followed my plan: a silk handkerchief placed 

 before you answers, when walking, if the rain comes in 

 front, and will effectually screen you ; two or three 

 pocket handkerchiefs will be found very useful. 



SONG. IZAAK WALTON WAS AN ANGLER GOOD. 



(TuNE.) "A famous Man was Robin Hood." 



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Izaak Walton was an Angler good, 



He lived in fifteen ninety three, 

 And ninety years he time withstood 



In peace, content, and harmony. 

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