But not that within it he e'er wished to look,
For his mind was in truth at the point of his hook.
But, to form an excuse,
It might be of great use
If any should happen that part by to stray;
For it then would appear
Unto them very clear,
He to study had fled from the world far away.
Now, lest some fair reader be wishing to hear
How he got his fish dress'd, I will pause awhile here