2/18 My supply of money was not enough for what I deemed necessary purchases. Temple had split his clothes, mine were tarred; we were appearing at a disadvantage, and we intended to dine at a good hotel and subsequently go to a theatre. Yet I had no wish to part with my watch. Mr.Double said it might be arranged. We visited a couple of beer-cellars to taste the drink of the people, and discovered three of our men engaged in a similar undertaking. |