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previous case. Part A is drawn thru far enough so that the 

 double loopB can be drawn thru it, as shown in 2 and 3. This 

 knot is especially useful in throwing horses and cattle. 



386. Slip Knot (Fig. 

 382). The slip knot is a 

 very common one and often 

 used when a different type 

 of knot would be much more 

 satisfactory. To tie this 

 knot, form a loop, grasp 



rope B and draw it thru, as 

 FIG. 382. Slip knot. , . .. , . 000 



shown in 1 and 2 in Fig. 382. 



387. Manger Knot (Fig. 383). This knot is quite simi- 

 lar to the ordinary slip knot, but much better on account of 



FIG. 383. Manger knot. 



being easier to untie. To tie this knot, form a loop C, grasp 

 the bight B and pass it around the standing part of the rope 

 and thru loop C; then complete the knot by bringing end A 

 around the standing part and thru B. 



