What techniques did beggers and vagabonds use to get money out of the rich?

Beggers and vagabonds often employed various techniques to elicit sympathy and financial assistance from the wealthy. Common tactics included presenting themselves as victims of misfortune or illness, using exaggerated emotional appeals, or performing tricks and entertainment to attract attention. They sometimes created elaborate backstories to evoke compassion, while others relied on physical disabilities or the appearance of poverty to garner donations. The effectiveness of these methods hinged on their ability to connect with the emotions of those they approached.