434 THE COMPLETE ANGLER. 



thus made : the dubbing of the down of a hog's bristles, and 

 black spaniel's fur, mixed, and ribbed down the body with 

 black silk ; the whisks of the hairs of the beard of a black 

 cat, and the wings of the black-grey feather of a mallard. 



And now I come to the Stone-Fly ; but am afraid I have 

 already wearied your patience ; which, if I have, I beseech 

 you freely tell me so, and I will defer the remaining instruc- 

 tions for fly-angling till some other time. 



VIAT. No, truly, Sir, I can never be weary of hearing you, 

 But if you think fit, because I am afraid I am too trouble- 

 some, to refresh yourself with a glass and a pipe, you may 

 afterwards proceed, and I shall be exceedingly pleased to 

 hear you. 



PlSC. I thank you, Sir, for that motion ; for, believe me, 

 I am dry with talking. Here, boy, give us here a bottle and 

 a glass ; and, Sir, my service to you, and to all our friends 

 in the south. 



VlAT. Your servant, Sir ; and I '11 pledge you as heartily; 

 for the good powdered beef I eat at dinner, or something 

 else, has made me thirsty. 



