A Moral Tale On Swearing And Economy In Poverty
A gentleman coerces a man to swear in a village churchyard for ten dollars. The man prays aloud and seeks mercy, then vows he will utter no more oaths. The piece argues against strict austerity, praising frugal independence within means and condemning wealth obsession, urging self denial only to the extent that preserves dignity and freedom.
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