By a careful examination of all the points that various fine-toned instruments had in common, he had arrived at a theory of sound; he made violins to correspond, and was remarkably successful in insuring that which had been too hastily ascribed to accident--a fine tone.
This man, who was in needy circumstances, demonstrated to his lordship that ten pounds would make his fortune; because with ten pounds he could set up a shop, instead of working out of the world's sight in a room.
Lord Ipsden gave him ten pounds! A week after, he met Harvey, more ragged and dirty than before.
Harvey had been robbed by a friend whom he had assisted.

Poor Harvey! Lord Ipsden gave him ten pounds more! Next week, Saunders, entering Harvey's house, found him in bed at noon, because he had no clothes to wear.
Saunders suggested that it would be better to give his wife the next money, with strict orders to apply it usefully.
This was done! The next day, Harvey, finding his clothes upon a chair, his tools redeemed from pawn, and a beefsteak ready for his dinner, accused his wife of having money, and meanly refusing him the benefit of it.

She acknowledged she had a little, and appealed to the improved state of things as a proof that she knew better than he the use of money.

He demanded the said money.

She refused--he leathered her--she put him in prison.
This was the best place for him.