16[?] Dec r. 1809 C.3. + '.1

Parl y. Reform

Influence

Ch.3. Dependence - Modes

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Ch.3. Dependence - its modes and degrees.

Ch.3. Dependence - modes in which it is produced.

'.1. Possessor of the benefit, the dependent himself

1. What a benefit is as yet but an expectancy, whatsoever be the shape in which in other respects it manifested itself, the degree of dependence created by it and in which the Member is kept by it is exactly equal what /that /in/ which/ would be created on /he would be placed on/ his part by the expectancy /expectation/ of an equal chance of receiving the greatest sum of money which, supposing him to have it to spare he would be willing to give for the purchase of it.

2. In this case it accordingly makes no difference whether the benefit when once received be of a nature to have been received all at once, or of a sort of which the nature is governed by duration - whether it be irrevocable or revocable whether it consists in the receipt of positive good, or in liberation from expected /apprehended/ evil: nor in either case whether it be by and for himself that, if received, it will be received, or by or for his friend /a friend of his/: - nor lastly whether the good /enjoyment/ of which it puts a man in possession /consists/ be /consists of/ the nature of money, power, {ease,} reputation, ease or vengeance.