tenpence's

Updated: June 24, 2025

As a whole, Beer must still stand before Bread even before Meat, and before both in many cases, in their expenditures. The man who sat next me, in muddy leggings, and smoking coat, was mildly spoken, quiet, and seemingly thoughtful. He had come for his harvest allowance of 20s. worth of beer. If he abstained from its use on Sundays, he would have a ration of about tenpence's worth daily.

Elihu Burritt - A Walk from London to John O'Groat's