The fish runs out the line, which is either held in the hand or attached to a bladder floating on the water.
Ropes and nets are made from hemp and the common sting nettle, the latter being preferred.

The nettle-stalks are soaked in water and then dried and pounded till the fibres separate.

Ropes and cords are equal to those of civilized manufacture, though sometimes not quite as smooth.

Thread for sewing and embroidery comes from China, and is purchased of Manjour traders.
The night after we left Gorin the boat took wood at the village of Doloe.

It was midnight when we arrived, and as I walked through the village nearly all the inhabitants were sleeping.