Jacques laughed, relaxing at last. "That is why it is disreputable? That is hardly grounds for such a slander. In my experience- though it is, euh, rather limited- excessive riches encourage disreputable behavior. The common man is often more virtuous than his lord."
Rather ruefully, he pulled his guidebook out of his waistcoat pocket. "You must forgive me; I meant to see some of London before dinner. I had meant only to walk a few blocks, but this book-" he waved it "-assured me I should find my inn again if I walked on for five blocks further than I had planned."