THE SECOND DAY. 



CHAPTER III. 



PlSCATOR. 



OOD morrow, Sir ! What, up and dressed so early ? 



VIAT. Yes, Sir, I have been dressed this half-hour ; for 

 I rested so well, and have so great a mind either to take, or see 

 a Trout taken, in your fine river, that I could no longer lie 

 abed. 



Pise. I am glad to see you so brisk this morning, and so 

 eager of sport ; though, I must tell you, this day proves so 

 calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success 

 to the Angler; but, however, we'll try; and, one way or 

 other, we shall, sure, do something. What will you have to 

 your breakfast, or what will you drink this morning ? 



VIAT. For breakfast, I never eat any, and for drink I am 

 very indifferent ; but if you please to call for a glass of ale, I 'm 

 for you : and let it be quickly, if you please, for I long to see 

 the little fishing-house you spoke of, and to be at my lesson. 



Pise. Well, Sir ! You see the ale is come without calling ; 

 for though I do not know yours, my people know my diet ; 

 which is always one glass so soon as I am dressed, and no more 

 till dinner ; and so my servants have served you. 



VIAT. My thanks. And now, if you please, let us look out 

 this fine morning. 



Pise. With all my heart ; boy, take the key of my fishing- 

 house, and carry down those two angle-rods in the hall-window, 

 thither, with my fish-pannier, pouch, and landing-net ; and stay 

 you there till we come. Come, Sir, we '11 walk after; where, 



