We then sold some of our clothes, and stumbling upon a man with this old box in his arms, we bargained with him, and bought it for twelve shillings.

He wanted a pound, but we beat him down.
'Having thus a fortune in our possession we set out with our peep-show, and thought of getting interest for our money.

We have been about three weeks journeying from place to place; and I assure you we have seen a good deal of life.

We unfortunately spent the interest of our fortune as it came in; but, as you will perceive, I have brought the whole capital home with me.

When we entered a town on a fair or market-day, we made a great deal of money, but then the temptations to spend were all the greater.