Not even the airy obligation of gratitude will be created by acceptance.

On the contrary, by accepting them, you will confer the highest benefit upon another.
I do not comprehend you.

Something surely must be given in return.
Nothing.

It may seem strange that, in accepting the absolute controul of so much property, you subject yourself to no conditions; that no claims of gratitude or service will accrue; but the wonder is greater still.
The law equitably enough fetters the gift with no restraints, with respect to you that receive it; but not so with regard to the unhappy being who bestows it.

That being must part, not only with property but liberty.