Angling. From a Vignette in the " History of British Birds," Vol. II. 



CHAPTER V. 



FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES. 



OR many months Bewick lived with his master's family, but his share in 



the domestic work having led to some disagreement, he not unwillingly 

 left Beilby's home and went to live with an aunt, Mrs. Blackett, who 

 resided in Newcastle. The immediate cause of Bewick's dispute with his 

 employer was some offensive remarks made to him by one of Beilby's 

 brothers in regard to the part Bewick took in stable-work. We may believe 

 that only a slight offence would give him excuse to withdraw, as he could 

 not forget the ever-recurring irritation of confinement on Sundays. This 

 may the more readily be credited when it is said that the dispute in question 

 did not lead to further rupture otherwise than in household arrangements, 

 for Bewick appears to have continued in friendly relation with the brother 

 with whom he was indentured. 



Shortly after Bewick went to reside with his aunt he made the acquaint- 

 ance of a man who, though never rising above a humble position, seems to 



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