He proceeded to London; introduced himself to the great engineer; submitted his drawings; showed his models; and was finally engaged as Mr.Maudslay's private workman.
Then came the question of wages.

When Nasmyth finally left home to begin the world on his own account, he determined _not to cost his father another farthing_.

Being the youngest of eleven children, he thought that he could maintain himself, without trenching farther upon the family means.

And he nobly fulfilled his determination.

He felt that the wages sufficient to maintain other workmen, would surely be sufficient to maintain him.