Note E371 — 57.
Reading edition
Tusser again sets out the advantages of ready money transactions, and of keeping touch, that is, punctuality and faithful regard to engagements. He buys at first hand who pays ready money from his own pocket; at second hand who pays ready money, but who, in order to enable him to do so, has to borrow a portion of the amount, because he has not so much money as he requires with him; at third hand who buys on credit.