Daniel in the Den of Lions, and other Scripture subjects, all richly painted in red and blue. The family bible might also be seen on a table, reposing on a piece of green baize, backed by a showy japanned tea tray, and by its side was a pitcher filled with fresh-gathered cowslips. The arrival of a party of six, eagerly calling for dinner, put the landlady in a bustle. The Vicar's trout, however, came to her aid, and she was able to satisfy their appetites with a repast, which no honest angler would think a bad one. They were waited upon by their hostess's daughter, a girl of about sixteen, as pretty, as innocent, and as honest, as Walton's Maudlin. Her dress, which must be described, for it was the becoming dress of the peasantry of Devonshire, consisted of a linseywoolsey petticoat, a checquered handkerchief covering her bosom, black worsted stockings, thick shoes, her arms being bare, and her petticoat pinned up behind. Everything was pleasing to persons inclined to be pleased. The bottled cider was excellent, and was qualified by some of the Vicar's wine, which had been considerately brought in the car, and which added to the hilarity of the party. The evening was now drawing to a close. The horse was ordered to be harnessed, the bill was paid, and they were preparing to take their departure; when the Vicar, as a lover of the piscatory VIVACE. 96 268 DEDICATED TO THE Walton and Cotton Fishing-Club. rinf. rinf. Come lay by your cares, and hang up all sorrow, Let's angle to-day, and ne'er Come lay by your cares, and hang up all sorrow, Let's angle to-day, and ne'er Come lay by your cares, and hang up all sorrow, Let's angle to-day, and ne'er think of to-morrow, Let's angle to-day, and ne'er think of to-morrow. think of to-morrow, Let's angle today, and ne'er think of to-morrow. think of to-morrow, Let's angle today, and ne'er think of to-morrow. 3 happy than they That sit upon thrones, and kingdoms do sway, That happy than they That sit up-on thrones, and kingdoms do sway, That sceptres and crowns disquiet still bring, But a man that's con tent is more blest than a king. But a man that's content is more blest than a king, than a blest thau a king, But a man that's content is more blest than a king, than a blest than a king, But a man that's content is more blest than a king, than a king, than a king, is more blest than a king, But a man that's content is more king, than a king, is more blest than a king, But a man that's content is more king, than a king, is more blest than a king, But a man that's content is more |