Then there was an untouched bait, and then a very large plaice, dotted with orange spots, whose appearance made Josh grunt with satisfaction.
"Menhardoc"
George Manville Fenn
Meanwhile the boat was forced on beneath the line and a whiting and a couple of small plaice were taken off.
"Menhardoc"
George Manville Fenn
The boxes were dragged forward again, and soles and plaice were thrust in, flapping and springing in their captors' hands.
"Menhardoc"
George Manville Fenn