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286 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTthough the bowline is better. The noose is madecf right size for the horse's neck, and the overhandknot at the end prevents it from drawingtighter. This loop may also be used at the endoia bowstring.Lark Boat Knot (Fig. 142).—^A means ofmooring a boat whereby the painter can be cast ofiinstantly. A bight of the rope is put through thering and a stick is thrust through in the mannershown. When the stick is pulled out the paintercomes adrift of its own accord.Sheet Bend with Toggle (Fig. 143).— -Tworopes are joined together by a sheet bend (weaver'sknot, Fig. 105), but, instead of drawing them tautagainst each other, a stick (toggle) is inserted for thesame purpose as in a lark boat knot.Hitching Tie (Fig. 144).—Commonly usedin hitching a horse. Pass the halter strap or ropearound the post from left to right; bring it togetherand hold in the left hand at a. With righthand throw the end across, in front of the lefthand, thus forming the loop b. Now reach withthe right hand in through this loop, grasp the partof strap hanging straight down on the far side, andpull enough of it through b to form a bight cd. andslip end through cd. Then draw taut, with theknot turned to the ri^ht of the post. If the knotwere turned to the left, or drawn directly in frontof the post, it would not pull tight and wouldslide down a smooth post.Another hitching tie is shown in Fig. 145.Shortening Ropes.—If a rope is too long for itspurpose there are many ways of shortening it forthe time being without cutting. I show only one,a form of sheepshank (Fig. 146) which has twoadvantages: first, it can be used even where bothends of the rope are fast; second, it is secure byitself, without seizing (whipping the tvvine). Makea simple running knot, push a bend of the rope