Chapter 15

Continuation of the subject--Pawn-brokers' shops good schools of study for the philosopher--Illustration of intemperance--A loving husband--How to provide for one's household--A young man about town--A benevolent gambler--A shark in trouble--Unexpected development--An interesting stranger--Gems--How to embezzle a jewel--The lady's history--Ship of war going to sea--Forebodings--West India climate and scenery--Venus and her glittering train--A hurricane and a shipwreck in which the hero has no concern--Return from the digression--Bedstead timber 183