I inherited an estate.

The law--the eagle-eyed law itself--had been deceived, and had handed over disputed thousands to a madman's hands.

Where was the wit of the sharp-sighted men of sound mind?
Where the dexterity of the lawyers, eager to discover a flaw?
The madman's cunning had overreached them all.
'I had money.

How I was courted! I spent it profusely.

How I was praised! How those three proud, overbearing brothers humbled themselves before me! The old, white-headed father, too--such deference--such respect--such devoted friendship--he worshipped me! The old man had a daughter, and the young men a sister; and all the five were poor.