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.
Era un hombre previsor, pero ahora no lo es tanto, lo cual parece indicar una regresión moral que, unida a su declive económico, podría significar que sobre él actúa alguna influencia maligna, probablemente la bebida.