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in the Kinzig, and in the upper parts of the valley, in the 

 direction of the Wildbad, much more numerous. The 

 scenery of this part of the Black Forest is most beautiful and 

 romantic; the river is not quite so wide, and generally easy 

 of access, particularly for wading. The fishing commences at 

 Gernsbach, a few miles from Baden, and a succession of pic- 

 turesque scenery attends the tourist on the banks of the 

 Murg, through the villages of Hilpertsau, Weissenbach, 

 Langenbrand (which is situated on a high rock above the 

 stream), and Gausbach, as far as Forbach, a distance of 

 twelve miles, and the last town on the Baden frontier. TJpon 

 entering Wirternberg, the fishing is still better, and the river 

 is rented by different fishermen, from whom, however, the 

 angler has no difficulty in obtaining permission to fish with 

 a rod for a very small consideration; and the little inns 

 along the Wildbad road which is situated near the entire 

 distance on the banks of the river are generally reasonable 

 in their charges, and comfortable as to their accommodation. 



I have passed some very agreeable days on this river in 

 company with a most accomplished fisherman and most 

 agreeable companion, and one who has fished this water for 

 many years in succession, Monsieur Milaud, of Nancy. The 

 same flies may be used here with advantage as on the Kinzig, 

 particularly the March-brown. 



I have so often repeated my visits, both during winter and 

 summer, up to a late period, to different parts of this delight- 

 ful country, that few Englishmen have been so familiar with 

 its woods, streams, forests, and mountains, as I have been. 



I wish I had confined my amusements and researches to 

 these innocent and health-preserving pursuits, but, alas ! 

 amidst all these charming scenes and facilities for every 

 species of rational, mental, and physicial enjoyment, the 

 worst and most insidious of demons maintains a sove- 

 reign sway, and exercises a despotic and ruthless power 



