I went in the shape of a loafer to Sir George's house, managed to pick up an acquaintance with his valet, learned that his master had cut his head the night before, and, finally, at the expense of six shillings, made all sure by buying a pair of his cast-off shoes.
Me dirigí, disfrazado de vago, a la casa de sir George, me las arreglé para entablar conversación con su lacayo, me enteré de que su señor se había hecho una herida en la cabeza la noche anterior y, por último, al precio de seis chelines, conseguí la prueba definitiva comprándole un par de zapatos viejos de su amo.