Suppose me even mistaken in my own character, to set out with the repugnance such an opinion must produce offers but an indifferent prospect.

But I hear you say it is not necessary that every man should enter into Parliament with such exalted hopes.

It is to acquire a title the most glorious of any in a free country, and to employ the weight and consideration it gives in the service of one's friends.

Such motives, though not glorious, yet are not dishonourable, and if we had a borough in our command, if you could bring me in without any great expense, or if our fortune enabled us to despise that expense, then indeed I should think them of the greatest strength.

But with our private fortune, is it worthwhile to purchase at so high a rate a title honourable in itself, but which I must share with every fellow that can lay out 1500 pounds?
Besides, dear sir, a merchandise is of little value to the owner when he is resolved not to sell it.
"I should affront your penetration did I not suppose you now see the drift of this letter.