A DAY ON THE LEA 121 



as facts, more or less within their own know- 

 ledge, and certainly within their belief, what are 

 now, by the light of modern investigations, 

 regarded as purely mythical and incredible. 



Whilst the Major and I devoted ourselves to 

 the trout in the river I with my usual en- 

 thusiasm, which towards evening resulted in 

 rather shaky knees and very sore feet, and he 

 with that philosophic calm which soon led him 

 to the shady willow aforementioned the young 

 ones fished an adjoining lake with perfect 

 satisfaction to themselves. Master Bob made 

 friends with the keeper, and was initiated in the 

 art of catching crayfish with a bit of bloater, and 

 so we passed a very pleasant day, one which the 

 youngsters will remember for years to come, and 

 the older ones not readily forget. 



It is not often that father, son, and grandson 

 all fish together for trout with the fly, and all 

 catch some. 



