Bristol is named as having been his place of refuge, and there is a story that he was known there as the Sunday Gentleman, because he appeared on that day, and that day only, in fashionable attire, being kept indoors during the rest of the week by fear of the bailiffs.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
The population is sparse and scattered, the hamlets are few and far apart; even many of the farmhouses being only occupied by bailiffs.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
The Sponges-for our friend married Lucy shortly after the steeplechase-stayed at Nonsuch House till the bailiffs walked in.
"John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1"
William Powell Frith