Sporting scenes and country characters . s success, havecharms for him which surpass all others. Seated beneaththe wide-spread branches of the aged sycamore, he feelsa mine of wealth in himself,—of peace, contentment,and tranquilHty. The bright beams of the sun dance orrepose upon the pure river stream, and the shadow ofhis own green canopy forms a striking contrast on thewater. He sees the small finny tribe disporting in thestream ; he marks the laden barge move silently andsluggishly past; he hears the cheerful song of the larkon high; he traces the merry and ceaseless note of thesedge warbl
Sporting scenes and country characters . s success, havecharms for him which surpass all others. Seated beneaththe wide-spread branches of the aged sycamore, he feelsa mine of wealth in himself,—of peace, contentment,and tranquilHty. The bright beams of the sun dance orrepose upon the pure river stream, and the shadow ofhis own green canopy forms a striking contrast on thewater. He sees the small finny tribe disporting in thestream ; he marks the laden barge move silently andsluggishly past; he hears the cheerful song of the larkon high; he traces the merry and ceaseless note of thesedge warbler close at hand; the lowing of the herds 304 FLOAT FISHING. in the bright green pastures; the busy cry of the rooksin the neighbouring trees ; the gaudy dragon-fly flicker-ing over the stream; and the hum of the humble-beeas he goes hurrying homewards:—in short, all soundsand sights which gladden his quiet retreat. Such arethe contemplative pleasures of the musing angler, whois the picture of contentment, repose, and serenity. !.!/.
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