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centre of the craft, let the rod and Janding-net move 
in opposite directions ; and in quicker time than the 
brain can give the word of command to the museles, 
let the translation of poor ferox to his last home be 
a fait accomplt. 
Perform the honours of the occasion, I pray you, 
gracefully—or, as sweet Will says, “Do your spirit- 
ing gently.” There are many less poetic and pic- 
turesque sights than the vigorous young angler 
standing, rod in hand, in his light skiff on the blue 
unfathomed waters, skilfully performing the exciting 
operation I have essayed unworthily to describe. 
Some fair eye, too, interested in your success, may 
be pressed to the telescope in the drawing-room 
window of that snug box on the hill-side. Having 
played your part well, you may expect, on your 
return, to be complimented on having “won your 
spurs,” and claim the decoration of the Order of 
Serox, or the loach. 
E. N. M. 
