Once, during his absence, his steward had a room plastered, and paid the plasterer's bill.

On the General's return, he measured the room, and found that the plasterer had charged fifteen shillings too much.

Meanwhile the man had died, and the General made a claim of fifteen shillings on his estate, which was paid.

Again, one of his tenants brought him the rent.

The exact change of fourpence was required.