Once safe on the bank, the happy possessor would be patted on the back, and there would be cries of "Bravo!" The times being out of joint for fishing in the Seine, the disciples of Isaac Walton have fallen back on the sewers.

The _Paris Journal_ gives them the following directions how to pursue their new game:--"Take a long, strong line, and a large hook, bait with tallow, and gently agitate the rod.

In a few minutes a rat will come and smell the savoury morsel.

It will be some time before he decides to swallow it, for his nature is cunning.

When he does, leave him five minutes to meditate over it; then pull strongly and steadily.