Catching sight of the fishermans so

Catching sight of the fishermans solitary boat which was moored under the Bridge, he suddenly came to a decision. He had money which the fisherman lacked, and the fisherman had the baby who was a burden to its parents but exactly his own hearts desire. It was probable that some kind of arrangement could be made to the satisfaction of both parties. He carefully rehearsed his words for driving a good bargain with the fisherman, and went down the bank and straight to the boat. Before going on board he made up his mind, for a start, not to pay more than ten thousand pieces of cash for the boy. If they were really as hard-up as the midwife made out, he could probably get him for eight. And if he pretended not to be very keen, he might persuade them to accept six. Nevertheless, it would do no harm to try to find some fault with the baby, and offer only four. After all, he must begin the deal by saying two.