THE
ANGLICAN FRIAR,
AND
THE FISH WHICH HE TOOK
BY HOOK AND BY CROOK.
A Comic Legend,
BY
A. NOVICE, A.F. & F.
Dedicated to all Lovers of Angling.
J. AND D. A. DARLING, 126 BISHOPSGATE STREET.
1851.
And up suddenly reared,
The head of Miss Puss in a very droll way.
Printed by G. Barclay, Castle St. Leicester Sq.
| CONTENTS |
| CHAPTER ONE. |
| CHAPTER TWO. |
| CHAPTER THREE. |
| CHAPTER FOUR. |
| CHAPTER FIVE. |
| CHAPTER SIX. |
| CHAPTER SEVEN. |
| CHAPTER EIGHT. |
| MORAL. |
INTRODUCTION.
As a preface in verse
Is perhaps the reverse
Of the common and so vulgar way,
It is thus I intend
Introducing my friend,
Who would fain his respects to you pay.
Of the place of his birth,
Though some snug spot on earth,
I ne'er heard, so can't tell;
Though I guess that the rogue,
From his twang of the brogue,
Did in Old Erin dwell.
But if not, it was surely some queer Irishman
Who related the tale. I've tried all that I can
To gain further partic'lars, which p'raps might amuse,
But I naught could fish out—ev'ry bait proved no use.
Still I'll pause to explain
(It may p'rhaps entertain),
How at first I acquainted became[Pg 2]
With the facts I relate,
Which, with truth I may state,
Occurred at some long bygone date.
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