He had at first an idea of crossing by the ferry; but on gaining the riverside, he had mechanically put his hand into his pocket, and perceived that he had not wherewithal to pay his passage.
Por un instante tuvo la idea de pasar en la barca, pero al llegar a la orilla del agua había introducido maquinalmente su mano en el bolsillo y se había dado cuenta de que no tenía con qué pagar al barquero.