Besides, you have every advantage over him.

He is at the foot, while you are at the summit, of the social ladder.

You are of aristocratic lineage,--he is one of the people.

You have a noble name,--he does not even know his own.

Your wealth is enormous,--while he works hard for his daily bread.
He has all the fire of genius, but the cruel cares of life drag and fetter him to the earth.