Although fearing 'tis vain,
And for the dead worm puts a fresh in its place.
Then he looks at his fish, which are covered with grass,
(Lest any one rambling should happen to pass),
But he finds there's but two, and those small ones, alas!
So he said, "But one half-hour I'll stay here, and then
If I don't catch another I'll go to my den.
For I might just as well be performing my duty,
As being here roasted and spoiling my beauty.
But let's see, by the bye,