IV PREFACE. 



The insignificant light in which publications of this 

 nature are generally held by the literati, and the in- 

 difference with which they are so often treated by 

 those who have no inclination for rural sports, may 

 probably screen this treatise from the lash of the 

 critic. And as it is the wish of the Author that it 

 should be disseminated amongst Friends only (for as 

 such he has been accustomed to consider every brother 

 of the angle), he throws himself upon their good nature 

 for lenity in criticism where they disapprove, and for 

 candour in approbation should any portion of the 

 matter be in unison with their own ideas, or contri- 

 bute in any wise to their success. Relying upon 

 which, he has the honour to subscribe himself, their 

 most obedient humble servant, 



G. C. B. 



