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weight of trout here, than in keeping entirely 

 by the stream. Winged flies are more suitahle 

 for this river than the palmers. The wings 

 should stand well apart, taper finely at their 

 extremities, and retain their shape in the water. 

 Colour is not so much an object as size. They 

 ought not to he too large. 



Before closing these remarks on the rivers 

 of the North of England, we shall insert an old 

 provincial song, containing "Hints to North 

 Country Anglers in Choosing a Wife." 



Northumberland lads, who use the gads, 



And female affiance must share ; 

 If you wish to wed, betroth to bed, 



One culled with caution and care. 



Knight of the flee, give ear to me, 



The country I' ve scann'd around ; 

 So, from the mass, select a lass, 



Where beauties and virtues abound. 



The lasses of Tweed are daft indeed, 



Their garlands give such grace ; 

 The lasses of Till, are sprightly still, 



In figure, and fashion, and face. 



The lasses of Bremish, look rather squeamish, 



Embellished with elegant ease ; 

 The lasses of Ale, for plumage prevail, 



Their pomp and appendages please. 



