[674]Roscoe's "Life of Swift," I. 80.
[675]In his "Thoughts on Religion" (VIII. 173) he says: "The want of belief is a defect that ought to be concealed, when it cannot be overcome. I look upon myself, in the capacity of a clergyman, to be one appointed by Providence for defending a post assigned me, and for gaining over as many enemies as I can."
[676]Whatever has been said, I do not think that he wrote the "Drapier's Letters," whilst thinking the introduction of small copper coin an advantage for Ireland. It was possible, for Swift more than for another, to believe in a ministerial job. He seems to me to have been at bottom an honest man.
[677]"Drapier's Letters," VII; Letter I, 97.
[678]Ibid. VII; Letter 2, 114.
[679]Ibid, VII; Letter 2, 115.
[680]"Drapier's Letters," VII; Letter 2, 114.
[681]Ibid. VII; Letter 1, 101.
[682]"The Public Spirit of the Whigs," IV. 405. See also in the "Examiner" the pamphlet against Marlborough under the name of Crassus, and the comparison between Roman generosity and English meanness.
[683]Swift's Works, IV. 148.