And in the wretched state of his own finances, there was a very powerful motive for secrecy, in addition to his fear of discovery by Lydia's relations, for it had just transpired that he had left gaming debts behind him to a very considerable amount.
Eta Lydiaren senideek bera aurkitzearen beldurraz gain, Wickhamen finantzen egoera negargarria oso arrazoi indartsua zen gizona ezkutuka ibil zedin; izan ere, gauza azaleratu berria zen joko zorrak utziak zituela bere atzean, eta oso kopuru kontuzkoan.