As Mrs. _Bridget's_ finger and thumb were upon the latch, the corporal did not knock as oft as perchance your honour's taylor ----I might have taken my example something nearer home; for I owe mine, some five and twenty pounds at least, and wonder at the man's patience----

As Mrs. Bridget's finger and thumb were upon the latch, the corporal did not knock as often as perhaps your honour's tailor does - certainly not as often as mine; for I owe him five and twenty pounds at least, and wonder at the man's patience.
