Augustus was but the captain's brother, but he was the old squire's son.

The two brothers had hitherto lived together on fairly good terms, for the younger had been able to lend money to the elder, and the elder had found his brother neither severe or exacting.

How it might be between them when their relations with each other should be altogether changed, Mr.Scarborough did not trouble himself to inquire.

The captain by his own reckless folly had lost his money, had lost all that fortune would have given him as his father's eldest son.

After having done so, what could it matter to him whether he were legitimate or illegitimate?
His brother, as possessor of Tretton Park, would be able to do much more for him than could be expected from a professional man working for his bread.
Mr.Scarborough had looked at the matter all round for the space of two years, and during the latter year had slowly resolved on his line of action.