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 The Second Book.

Before, I taught what kind of tools were fit For him to have, that would an Angler be; And how he should with practice and with wit Provide himself thereof in best degree: Now doth remain to show how to the bit The fishes may be brought, that erst were free; And with what pleasing baits enticed they are, To swallow down the hidden hook un'ware.

Baits.

It were not meet to send a huntsman out Into the woods with net, with gin or hay; To trace the brakes and bushes all about The stag, the fox or badger to betray; If having found his game, he stand in doubt Which way to pitch, or where his snares to lay; And with what train he may entice withal, The fearful beast into his trap to fall.