Lawrence usually demanded half payment at the point of commission.
He is not surprised that Farington will dine at
Charles Long's;
Wellesley the younger has just left him, Lawrence broke with his usual business practice and
Lord Wellesley has yet to send payment, he will never deviate from the arrangement again, he goes on to spread gossip about Wellesley the younger; he will contact Mr. Baring;
Knight wants the figure to be
Poussin sized, he may be stubborn but Lawrence will be firm.