He is said to have about seven lawsuits upon his hands at present, which will probably swallow up the remainder of his fortune and so draw his sting and leave him harmless for the future. Apart from the law he seems a kindly, good-natured person, and I only mention him because you were particular that I should send some description of the people who surround us.
Ma obecnie siedem procesów, które zapewne pochłoną resztę jego fortuny. Po za tą manią wydaje się dobrodusznym, poczciwym staruszkiem; wspominam o nim dlatego tylko, żeś mi polecił opisywać ci wszystkie osoby, które spotykam i o których słyszę.