RAKING OUT FISH. 195 



great ponds, a few of which yet remain, after carp. These 

 fish have a curious habit of huddling up in hollows under 

 the banks ; and those who know where these hollows and 

 holes are situate can take them by hand if they can come 

 suddenly upon them. It is said that now and then fish 

 are raked out of the ponds with a common rake (such as 

 is used in haymaking) when lying on the mud in winter. 



