Many a time and oft did he heartily wish he had gone on in the old course to the end of his life, instead of putting himself into an agent's hands; but he comforted himself by thinking that, at any rate, they would be convinced he had never allowed himself to be cheated or imposed upon, although he did not make any parade of exactitude.
What was his dismay when, one morning, Mr.Henry sent to request his presence, and, with a cold, clear voice, read aloud an admirably drawn up statement, informing the poor landlord of the defalcations, nay more, the impositions of those whom he had trusted.

If he had been alone, he would have burst into tears, to find how his confidence had been abused.

But as it was, he became passionately angry.
"I'll prosecute them, sir.

Not a man shall escape.

I'll make them pay back every farthing, I will.