He had foresight, but has less now than formerly, pointing to a moral retrogression, which, when taken with the decline of his fortunes, seems to indicate some evil influence, probably drink, at work upon him.

他过去很有远见，可是，已今，再加上家道落，因此，精神废，这仿佛说明了他受到某种有害的影响，也许染上了酗酒的恶习。