Shawlman had indeed been at my house; he had spoken to Stern, and given him some information about words and matters which Stern did not understand. I beg the readers to peruse the following chapters; then I promise afterwards something more substantial, composed by myself, Batavus Drystubble, coffee-broker (firm of Last and Co., No. 37 Laurier Canal). [[51]]

[1] See page 3. [↑]

[2] A club in Amsterdam. [↑]

[3] Five shillings. [↑]

[4] £30 to £40. [↑]

[5] £58 odds. [↑]

[6] “The Aglaja”—a Magazine for Ladies, published at Amsterdam. [↑]

[7] £18, 15s. [↑]

[8] “Gaafzuiger,” a very characteristic name: Gaaf = talent, gift of nature, endowment; zuiger = sucker. [↑]