Harry and Edward were fishing in the Rochdale Canal

When both their lines became dull and heavy

With great effort both men raised an ancient statue from the murky waters

And placed it on the towpath to dry off and enjoy the sun

During the next hour they quietly discussed

How to gain the maximum profit from their unusual find

Harry said that he would sell the worn stone to a local mason

And Edward said that is father would find a use for the rope

That had tangled itself around the long lost statue

It was then that they noticed that the canal birds had stolen their cheese sandwiches