he acquired it with so much ease, that his father gave him the name
of Francis, a name which he bore ever after.

Bernardo and Francis pursued their avocation in a very different manner.
The first, with no other object than his worldly interest, thought of
nothing but his profits, and had no other care than that of
accumulating. Francis, who had not a particle of avarice, and had less
thought of his profit than of dealing with honor, traded with nobler
and more elevated feelings. But he loved the world, he frequented
society, and spent a good deal in dress, festivities, and parties of
pleasure. His father frequently reprimanded him on the subject of his
expenses, but his remonstrances had little effect, because he had no
consideration of the value of money, and he wished to be distinguished
amongst his young companions, who always considered him as their leader.
His mother, who was tender and generous, had more patience with him;
and she said to those who spoke to her of his profusion, that from
what she remarked in his conversation, in his actions, and even in his
amusements, she had reasons to hope something great when he should
come to maturer years.

Indeed, in all his demeanor, excellent prognostics for the future were
observable: his temper was exquisite, mild, and condescending, his
manners were agreeable and very polite; he was lively, and had great
good sense: he was brave, and had a strong inclination to be generous,
even to give beyond his means. Although he plunged into the vain
amusements of the world, there was nothing blamable in his moral
conduct. By the special protection of heaven, he avoided the rocks on
which youth is too often wrecked; he preserved the inestimable treasure
of purity; it was also remarked that he was distressed at any licentious
expressions, and never made any reply to them.