The esquire’s story 73 His ideas of honour 74 The esquire disappears when asked for the rent 77 Creditors search the house 78 Lazaro taken into custody 81 Lazaro deserted by his master 82 FOURTH MASTER HOW LAZARO TOOK SERVICE WITH A FRIAR OF THE ORDER OF MERCY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM The fourth master does not suit 83 FIFTH MASTER HOW LAZARO TOOK SERVICE WITH A SELLER OF PAPAL INDULGENCES The seller of Indulgences curries favour with the parochial clergy 84 Subtle contrivances 85 A sham quarrel 85 The sermon begun 87 Interruption 87 Hypocritical prayer 88 Sham miracle 89 The people taken in 90 The farce continued 91 Lazaro behind the scenes 92 SIXTH MASTER HOW LAZARO TOOK SERVICE WITH A CHAPLAIN, AND HOW HE PROSPERED Lazaro becomes a water-carrier 95 Is able to wear good clothes 96 SEVENTH MASTER HOW LAZARO TOOK SERVICE WITH A CONSTABLE, AND WHAT HAPPENED AFTERWARDS Lazaro’s prosperity continues 97 Gets a Government appointment 97 The archpriest of St. Saviour’s 98 Lazaro married 98 Evil tongues 99 A good understanding 100 Conclusion 103 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS BY STEPHEN BAGHOT DE LA BERE