He told Gertrude how he had walked over France and Italy with a painter's knapsack on his back, paying his way often by knocking off a flattering portrait of his host or hostess.
Kontatu zion Gertruderi nola Frantzia eta Italia korritu zituen, pintore-zorroa bizkarrean, maiz askotan ostatuko jaunari edo andreari erretratu lausengari bat egin eta harekin ostatu-saria ordaintzen zuela.