CRIMPING. 95 



and so with the whole fish, and leave the 

 head out and throw in the thickest pieces 

 first. 



PHYS. Why did you not crimp your 

 trout? 



HAL. We will have that fried. Our 

 poacher prevented me from attending to the 

 preparation of that fish ; but for frying he is 

 better not crimped, as he is not large enough 

 to give good transverse slices. 



POIET. This salmon is a good fish, and 

 fresh as you said from the sea. You see 

 the salt-water louse adheres to his sides, and 

 he is bright and silvery and a thick fish : I 

 dare say his weight is not less than 141bs. 

 and I know of no better fish for the table 

 than one of that size. 



HAL. Now we have caught fish for our 

 dinner, my task is finished : Physicus and 

 Poietes, try your skill'. I have not fished 

 over the best parts of this pool: you may 

 catch a brace of fish here before dinner is 

 ready. 



PHYS.- It is too late, and I shall go and 

 see that all is right. 



