Being a very gallant fellow, he gained the love of his officers, and there was great probability of his doing well there, having gained at least some principle of honour in the service, which would have prevented him doing such base things as those for which he afterwards died. But, ...
Glory, honour, wealth, and rank, such things are nothing but shadows. 富贵如浮云。 Glory is the shadow of virtue. 光荣是美德的影子。 God defend me from my friends; form my enemy I can defend myself. 防友靠天,防敌靠己。 God helps those who help themselves. 自助者天助之。 God never ...