I am arrested--carried to the Marshalsea--find my old Acquaintance beau Jackson in that Jail--he informs me of his Adventures--Strap arrives, and with difficulty is comforted--Jackson introduces me to a Poet--I admire his Conversation and Capacity--am deeply affected with my Misfortune--Strap hires himself as a Journeyman Barber But this expedient was in a few weeks followed with a consequence I did not foresee.

A player, having purchased one of the suits that were exposed to sale, appeared in it on the stage one night, while my tailor unfortunately happened to be present.

He knew it immediately, and, inquiring minutely into the affair, discovered my whole contrivance: upon which he came into my lodgings, and telling me that he was very much straightened for want of money, presented his bill, which amounted to fifty pounds.

Surprised at which unexpected address, I affected to treat him cavalierly, swore some oaths, asked if he doubted my honour, and telling him I should take care whom I dealt with for the future, bade him come again in three days.

He obeyed me punctually, demanded his money, and finding himself amused with bare promises, arrested me that very day in the street.