Et Luxus, populator Opum, [cui] semper adhærens,
Infelix humili gressu comitatur Egestas.
Claudian. in Rufinum [Lib. I. vv. 35-6].
Behold what blessing wealth to life can lend!
Pope [Moral Essays, Ep. III. v. 297].
Blaney, a wealthy Heir, dissipated, and reduced to Poverty—His Fortune restored by Marriage: again consumed—His Manner of living in the West Indies—Recalled to a larger Inheritance—His more refined and expensive Luxuries—His Method of quieting Conscience—Death of his Wife—Again become poor—His Method of supporting Existence—His Ideas of Religion—His Habits and Connexions when old—Admitted into the Alms-House.
LETTER XIV.
LIFE OF BLANEY.
Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look
Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?