In imitation of their master, his servants must also have splendid houses, the most exquisite furniture; carpets embroidered at great cost, vases of gold and silver for the lowest uses, and all the riches of the empire have been swallowed up in the Serai.
To supply this inordinate luxury, the slaves and women have sold their influence, and venality has introduced a general depravation.

The favor of the sovereign has been sold to his vizier, and the vizier has sold the empire.

The law has been sold to the cadi, and the cadi has made sale of justice.

The altar has been sold to the priest, and the priest has sold the kingdom of heaven.

And gold obtaining everything, they have sacrificed everything to obtain gold.