[Fig. 186½], h shows the under side of the same. The advantage of this tie is that the greater the strain on the cords, the tighter it draws the knot.
[Fig. 186½], i and j are slight modifications of g and h.
[Fig. 186½], p shows the first position of the end of the ropes for making the splice k. Untwist the strands and put the ends of two ropes together as close as possible, and place the strands of the one between the strands of the other alternately, so as to interlace, as in k. This splice should only be used when there is not time to make the "long splice," as the short one is not very strong.
From l to m is a long splice, made by underlaying the strands of each of the ropes joined about half the length of the splice, and putting each strand of the one between two of the other; q shows the strands arranged for the long splice.
[Fig. 186½] n is a simple mode of making a hitch on a rope.
[Fig. 186½], o is a "shroud knot."
[Fig. 186½], r shows a very convenient way to make a handle on a rope, and is used upon large ropes when it is necessary for several persons to take hold to pull.
[Fig. 187], A. Combination of half-hitch and timber-hitch.
[Fig. 187], B. Ordinary half-hitch.
[Fig. 187], C. Ordinary timber-hitch.