The Frogs and Grasshoppers, in wet Moss and long Grass, frequently moistned; and when used, the Legs of the first, and the Wings of the other must be cut close off.
The Flies use them as you take them. Only the Wasps, Hornets and Humble-Bee, must be dryed in an Oven, their heads dipt in Sheeps blood, and dryed again, may be kept in a Box for use.
Thus much shall suffice for the Anglers Tools and Baits, I shall now lead him to his Sport, having first Clad himself with all inward and outward Ornaments.
Inward, In having his Mind cloathed with these Qualifications, viz.
1. Learning, throughly to understand his Art, and skilfully argue and dispute its Excellency, &c.
2. Faith, to enjoy the Benefit of his Expectation.
3. Love, to his Pleasure, not thinking it irksom and tedious, to his Neighbour, in not offending him.
4. Patience, In not excruciating himself for Accidents of Losses, &c.
5. Humility, in wetting himself, lying down, kneeling, &c. as Occasion requires.
6. Liberality, in dispencing to others the Fruits of his Labour.