[SOLO] Pauper, thief, and convict - Archer - ans

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 8th, 2024, 11:50 pm

Thanks, Laura; I've uploaded Section 3, the first part of Chapter Three.

I've corrected a one-letter typo at about 19.40: "There is a good gravelled playground, however, were the atmosphere of corduroy is mitigated ..." read as WHERE, not WERE

Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 9th, 2024, 8:15 am

~:13 just needs 'part two' removed from the intro then section 3 will be good to go.

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 9th, 2024, 9:46 am

Thanks, Laura; that was a left-over from when I was thinking of recording the whole chapter and cutting it in half later.

I've edited and re-uploaded section three.

Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 9th, 2024, 12:49 pm

Peter, I have to apologize. I neglected to mention that the chapter title 'Parochial Relief' was left out of the intro. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience that has caused.

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 9th, 2024, 1:39 pm

Laura, it's no worry; thanks for catching it. It only takes minutes to correct. Section 3 edited and re-uploaded.

Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 9th, 2024, 2:19 pm

Thanks so much, Peter.

We're almost there, except now I hear what sounds like a double track in the beginning of the intro "Section 3 of The Pauper, the Thief and the Convict." After that it clears up and all else is good.

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 9th, 2024, 2:34 pm

That's extremely strange; I wouldn't know how to get that effect without doing some research! Edited and re-uploaded .... again.
Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 9th, 2024, 2:47 pm

Whatever it was it's all perfect now. Section 3 is PL OK.

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 12th, 2024, 3:07 am

Thank you, Laura; I've uploaded section four.

Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 13th, 2024, 6:12 am

Hi Peter,

~18:43 there's a repeat of 'which' in 'which partially'

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 13th, 2024, 8:46 am

Thanks, Laura; I've edited and re-uploaded section 4.

It's interesting how uncomfortable the word "idiot" is in this text. These days, "idiot" has the connotation of "intentionally stupid" ... I think in Victorian times it was simply a non-emotive label for what some people now call "educationally subnormal".

Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 13th, 2024, 9:18 am

Yes, I felt the same way. An unfortunate word choice by today's standards, no doubt.

Section 4 is PL OK

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 20th, 2024, 10:48 pm

Thanks, Laura,
I had a few hours between tidying the flat and my friend arriving, so worked on finishing chapter five. I was interrupted before I could upload it yesterday, but I've done it this morning. If there are more than a couple of errors, give up on PLing, and I'll go through the chapter again.

Peter

lvictoria · Post by **lvictoria** » May 21st, 2024, 7:16 am

The only change needed is to the outro which was read 'end of chapter 5' rather than 'section 5'

The scene of the woman sitting by the bed of the dying woman to keep the flies off of her brought tears to my eyes. Such a sad chapter in general.

On a much happier note, enjoy your visit!

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » May 21st, 2024, 10:35 am

Thanks, Laura, section five edited and re-uploaded.

.... and when he came into a little ward "carelessly", and found a dead child!

It's interesting how immediate and real his descriptions are ... and all these human souls are dust now.

... and we did get into the Cheshire Cheese! Luckily it was quiet, but within the time it took us to drink a pint, the bar we were in got crowded and noisy. I think I wouldn't want to go there when the pub was really busy. Dark and complicated, with at least three bars on the ground floor; scarred wood tables and bench seats. We didn't get down into the cellar bars, as my friend has trouble with stairs. I'll definitely be back.

Peter