He swears considerably in his talk, and tells filthy garrison stories after dinner.

On account of his rank and his services, people pay the bestarred and betitled old brute a sort of reverence; and he looks down upon you and me, and exhibits his contempt for us, with a stupid and artless candour which is quite amusing to watch.

Perhaps, had he been bred to another profession, he would not have been the disreputable old creature he now is.

But what other?
He was fit for none; too incorrigibly idle and dull for any trade but this, in which he has distinguished himself publicly as a good and gallant officer, and privately for riding races, drinking port, fighting duels, and seducing women.

He believes himself to be one of the most honourable and deserving beings in the world.