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the fowl, and when no more sport in one place 

 can be reasonably expected, as conveniently drop 

 anchor in another. 



Supposing the reader has not yet a craft of 

 his own, and intends to build or hire one ; let me 

 advise him on the subject. He must first use 

 his utmost endeavours to procure a vessel that 

 will take the ground, hard or soft almost, if pos- 



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sible, quite upright. To be aboard a small cutter 

 anchored in a large harbour, or estuary, is never 

 pleasant in bad weather ; a slight sea will pitch 

 and roll her about when rest and comfort are most 

 desired. What a luxury it is to be shoved in 

 your craft right up on the slob or beach, no one 

 knows except he who is tossing outside. In such 

 a vessel you are always safe ; no fear of anchor 

 or chain giving ; you can get into shallow creeks 

 and enjoy perfect safety, though it blow great 

 guns and the surge be roaring a few hundred 

 feet away. She can be piloted into holes and 

 corners most conveniently situated for shooting, 

 and in waters where no recognized anchorages 

 exist for vessels that must be kept afloat. Many 



