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By the by, Clinkum, I want a leister of your making; for I see there is no other tradesman makes them so well.

With this little leister the men cast up fish on the ice with incredible dexterity.

With the leister we would soon have a fine one that way, and if we had a lantern ready, we might take a few by ‘sunning’ besides.”

Saying this the reckless youth sallied forth with the spear or leister on his shoulder, and took the narrow bridle path leading up the glen.

Fifteenth.—I think your leister requires a more rigorous definition.