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as if they were conscious that they had 

 you at disadvantage. 



S. They begin now, however, to show 

 symptoms of distress, but they are not landed 

 yet. Bring the net, Simon. No, they are 

 not yet subdued. 



Simon. Oon on um zims mwore cam 

 than t'other ; but it 's ael up wi'm 

 now. 



S. Out with 'em ! Poor rogues, they 

 fought well for their freedom. 



J. Do you often kill such a brace at 

 once ? 



S. No, not such a brace as this ; but, 

 when trout are feeding greedily, it is no 

 very uncommon event to find both your 

 flies seized at the same time ; though one 

 of them is generally taken by a small 

 fish. 



J. On these occasions our chief hope is 

 in good tackle. 



S. I am no advocate for very light 



