But how far this roving was confined to England, how far it extended to other lands, we do not know.

We are, however, satisfied that he starved through it all, that he rarely had a penny in his pocket.

At a later date he gave it to be understood at times that he had visited the East, and that India had revealed her glories to him.

We do not believe it.

Defoe was Borrow's master in literature, and he shared Defoe's right to lie magnificently on occasion.