Chapter 10 starts of with Pip pondering over Estella labelling him as common. His next course of action is to try and get biddy to school him, as Mr. Wopsles great aunt, Pips current teacher is always sleeping on the job. After that, Pip meets up with Joe who is found in the Three Jolly Bargemen, drinking with Mr.Wopsle and a strange looking man. The strange man acts very suspiciously in front of Pip and it seems like he is doing it almost purposefully in front of Pip. The highlight of the encounter is when the stranger stirs his drink with a file, almost indirectly remarking that he has knowledge of Pips involvement with the escaped convict. After some conversation the stranger gives Joe some shillings, which is then found to be wrapped in two one pound notes with Joe presuming it was a mistake and making sure the money is kept safe and not spent.