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tain stream that struggles and roars through the nar- 

 row pass, or in the majestic salmon river that sweeps in 

 lucid mazes through the vale, may your sport be ample, 

 and your hearts light ! But should the fish prove more 

 sagacious than yourselves — a circumstance, excuse me, 

 that is by no means impossible ; should they, alas — 

 but fate avert it — reject your hooked gifts, the course 

 of the river will always lead you to pleasant places. 

 In these we leave you to the quiet enjoyment of the 

 glorious works of the Creation, whether it may be 

 your pleasure to go forth when the spring sheds its 

 flowery fragrance, or in the more advanced season, 

 when the sere leaf is shed incessantly and wafted on 

 the surface of the swollen river. 



