The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 2 Chapter 99

In which our young hero, newly acquainted with the Fleet's rigours, receives a generous but anonymous donation and is soon joined by his steadfast friend Hatchway, whose persistent kindness leads to their cohabitation despite Pickle's delicate pride and insistence on self-reliance. The presence of Hatchway stirs local gossip and misunderstandings, prompting Pickle to react with a mixture of gratitude and offended dignity, revealing the delicate balance between friendship and independence within the walls of his confinement.