I asked John to go down to the turn- pike-house, where I had dismissed the chaise, and bring my trunk, which I had left there: and then, while I removed my bonnet and shawl, I questioned Mary as to whether I could be accommodated at the Manor House for the night; and finding that arrangements to that effect, though difficult, would not be impossible, I informed her I should stay.
Pregai John di andare fino alla dogana, dove avevo lasciato la carrozza e avevo consegnato il baule, e di prenderlo. Quando mi fui tolto il cappello e lo scialle, domandai a Maria se potevo passare una notte in casa.