You need not apprehend that I shall speak to him in passion.

I do not know that I ever did in my life.

I am not apt to be over-heated in discourse, and am so far prepared, even for the worst on his side, that I think nothing he can say can alter the resolution I have taken of treating him with calmness.

Both nature and interest (were I inclined to follow blindly the dictates of either) would determine me to wish him your heir rather than a stranger; but I think myself obliged both by honour, conscience and my regard for you, no way to deceive you; and I confess, hitherto I see nothing but falsehood and weakness through his whole conduct.

It is possible this person may be altered since I saw him, but his figure then was very agreeable and his manner insinuating.
I very well remember the professions he made to me, and do not doubt he is as lavish of them to other people.