Three seats were vacant while Sir Denys reign'd,
And three such favourites their admission gain'd;
These let us view, still more to understand
The moral feelings of Sir Denys Brand. {6}
LETTER XIV.
INHABITANTS OF THE ALMS-HOUSE.
Sed quia caecus inest vitiis amor, omne futurum
Despicitur; suadent brevem praesentia fructum,
Et ruit in vetitum damni secura libido.
CLAUD.
Nunquam parvo contenta paratu,
Et quaesitorum terra pelagoque ciborum
Ambitiosa fames, et lautae gloria mensae.
LUCAN.
Et Luxus, populator Opum, tibi semper adhaerens,
Infelix humili gressu comitatur Egestas.
CLAUD.
Behold what blessing wealth to life can lend.
POPE.
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LIFE OF BLANEY.
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 Connections when
old--Admitted into the Alms-house.
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