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Fig. 59, o and p. Knot commenced and finished, used for the same purposes as the Flemish knot.

Fig. 59, q and q'. An ordinary knot with the ends used separately.

Fig. 59, s. Sheep-shank, or dog-shank as it is sometimes called, is very useful in shortening a line. Suppose, for instance, a swing is much longer than necessary, and you wish to shorten it without climbing aloft to do so; it can be done with a sheep-shank.

Fig. 59, r shows the first position of the two loops. Take two half hitches, and you have a bend of the form shown by s. Pull tightly from above and below the shank, and you will find that the rope is shortened securely enough for ordinary strain.

Fig. 59, t. Shortening by loop and turns made where the end of the rope is free.

Fig. 59, u. A shortened knot that can be used when either end is free.

Fig. 59, v, w, and x. Shortening knots.

Fig. 59, y and z. A "true lover's knot," and the last one that you need to practise on, for one of these knots is as much as most persons can attend to, and ought to last a lifetime.

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