children; and sons, and even grandsons,
long before the succession opens to them, are involved so deeply that
during their future lives their circumstances are rendered narrow; and
they have rank or family honours, without being able to support them.

'How many infamous villains have amassed immense estates, by taking
advantage of unfortunate young men, who have been first seduced and then
ruined by the Gambling Clubs!

'It is well known that the old members of those gambling societies exert
every nerve to enlist young men of fortune; and if we take a view of
the principal estates on this island, we shall find many infamous
_CHRISTIAN_ brokers who are now living luxuriously and in splendour on
the wrecks of such unhappy victims.

'At present, when a boy has learned a little from his father's example,
he is sent to school, to be _INITIATED_. In the course of a few years he
acquires a profound knowledge of the science of gambling, and before he
leaves the University he is perfectly fitted for a member of the _GAMING
CLUBS_, into which he is elected before he takes his seat in either
House of Parliament. There is no necessity for his being of age, as the
sooner he is ballotted for, the more advantageous his admission will
prove to the _OLD_ members.

'Scarcely is the hopeful youth enrolled among these _HONOURABLE_
associates, than he is introduced to Jews, to annuity-brokers, and to
the long train of money-lenders. They take care to answer his pecuniary
calls, and the greater part of the night and morning is consumed at the
_CLUB_. To his creditors and tradesmen, instead of paying his bills,
he offers a _BOND_ or _ANNUITY_. He rises just time enough to ride to
Kensington Gardens; returns to dress; dines late; and then attends the
party of gamblers, as he had done the night before, unless he allows
himself to be detained for a few moments by the newspaper, or some
political publication.

'Such do we find the present fashionable style of life, from "his Grace"
to the "Ensign" in the Guards. Will this mode of education rear up
heroes, to lead forth our armies, or to conduct our fleets to victory?
Review the conduct of your generals abroad, and of your statesmen
at home, during the late unfortunate war, and these questions are
answered.(65)

(65) Of course this is an allusion to the American War of Independence
and the political events at home, from 1774 to 1784.

'At present, tradesmen must themselves be gamblers