ON ANGLING. 79 



The air near rivers being cooler and briskr 

 cr than in other places, occasioned by the 

 motion of the water, great care must be 

 taken not to heat yourself, by walking too 

 fast ; but as the angler's thoughts in his walk 

 to the river, are generally occupied by his 

 probability of succefs, this will influence his 

 pace, if the distance is considerable, and the 

 weather warm, it will be impofsible to avoid 

 it ; I would therefore recommend flannel to 

 to be worn next the body, which will guard 

 against the dangerous consequences arising 

 from a sudden check to perspiration. 



The soles of the shoes should be thick, 

 and the leather well seasoned, they should 

 now and then be rubbed over with mutton 

 fat by the fire, this will not only keep out 

 the wet, but render them soft and easy to 

 the feet. 



Water and all flatulent liquors should be 

 studiously avoided. Thirst is scarcely to be 

 allayed by these, though taken in large quan- 



