bug#53941: 27.2; socks + tor dont work with https

[J.P.]

"J.P." <jp@neverwas.me> writes:

> Stefan Kangas <stefankangas@gmail.com> writes:
>
>> "J.P." <jp@neverwas.me> writes:
>>
>>> As of now, the only patches I'd be comfortable offering would be the
>>> first two, which aren't even directly related to this bug.
>>
>> Thanks.  The first two patches do add tests as well, so I can see some
>> value in installing them separately, perhaps even right now.  Even more
>> so if it simplifies your work on the tasks you think are more important.
>
> OK, nice. I'd also like to add at least one test case that simulates a
> realistic error condition (and maybe also a NEWS item for v4a, if that's
> considered a feature). If no one else has thoughts regarding the first
> two, I'll install them in a few days.

s/days/fortnights/

(Apologies for the delay. Done now.)