If he resolves upon the latter plan, the plane will return to him at the end of every year, and that without end.

James will then be in a condition to lend it without end; that is, he may derive from it a perpetual interest.

It will be said, that the plane will be worn out.

That is true; but it will be worn out by the hand and for the profit of the borrower.

The latter has taken into account this gradual wear, and taken upon himself, as he ought, the consequences.