The Compleat ^Angler 



And now I come to the stone-fly ; but I am afraid I have already 

 wearied your patience, which if I have, I beseech you freely tell me 

 so, and I will defer the remaining instructions for fly angling till some 

 other time. 



VIAT. No, truly, sir, I can never be weary of hearing you : but 

 if you think fit, because I am afraid I am too troublesome, to refresh 

 yourself with a glass, and a pipe, you may afterwards proceed, and I 

 shall be exceedingly pleased to hear you. 



Pise. I thank you, sir, for that motion ; for, believe me, I am dry 

 with talking : here, boy, give us here a bottle and a glass ; and, sir, 

 my service to you, and to all our friends in the south. 



VIAT. Your servant, sir, and I'll pledge you as heartily ; for the 

 good powdered beef I eat at dinner, or something else, has made me 

 thirsty. 



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