He should be able to bully, bluster, swagger and swear, as occasion may require; nay, in desperate cases, such us peaching, &c.

he should not object even to assassination.
He should invite large parties to dine with him frequently, and have a particular sort of wine for particular companies.

He should likewise be able to swallow a tolerable quantity of the juice of the grape himself, as well as know how to appear as if he were drinking, when he is merely passing the bottle, and so manage it passing, as to seem drunk at proper times.

When good opportunities present themselves for the exercise of his art, and when a hit is really to be made, he should positively refuse to suffer play of any kind in his house, alleging that he has seen enough of it, and cut the concern.

This serves to increase the desire for it in others.