The Compleat ^Angler 



Pise. You see we have : but had you seen none, why should you 

 make that doubt, sir ? 



VIAT. Why, if you will not be angry, I'll tell you : I thought 

 myself a stage or two beyond Christendom. 



Pise. Come, come, we'll reconcile you to our country before we 

 part with you ; if showing you good sport with angling will do it. 



VIAT. My respect to you, and that together, may do much, sir ; 

 otherwise, to be plain with you, I do not find myself much inclined 

 that way. 



Pise. Well, sir, your raillery upon our mountains has brought us 

 almost home ; and look you where the same river of Dove has again 

 met us to bid you welcome, and to invite you to a dish of trouts 

 to-morrow. 



VIAT. Is this the same we saw at the foot of Penmen-Maure ? It 

 is a much finer river here. 



Pise. It will appear yet much finer to-morrow. But look you, 

 sir, here appears the house, that is now like to be your inn, for want 

 of a better. 



VIAT. It appears on a sudden, but not before 'twas looked for ; 

 it stands prettily, and here's wood about it too, but so young, as 

 appears to be of your own planting. 



Pise. It is so ; will it please you to alight, sir ? And now permit 

 me, after all your pains and dangers, to take you in my arms, and to 

 assure you, that you are infinitely welcome. 



VIAT. I thank you, sir, and am glad with all my heart I am here ; 

 for, in downright truth, I am exceeding weary. 



Pise. You will sleep so much the better ; you shall presently have 

 a light supper, and to bed. Come, sirs, lay the cloth, and bring 

 what you have presently, and let the gentleman's bed be made ready 

 in the meantime, in my father Walton's chamber ; and now, sir, here 

 is my service to you, and once more welcome. 



VIAT. Ay marry, sir, this glass of good sack has refreshed me, 

 and I'll make as bold with your meat, for the trot has got me a good 

 stomach. 



Pise. Come, sir, fall to, then, you see my little supper is always 

 ready when I come home ; and I'll make no stranger of you. 



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