He comes into a fortune derived from an uncle who engaged in slave trading and piracy .
His friendship with Vernon - Smith is later frequently tested by the Bounder 's impulsiveness , quick temper , and sheer blackguardism .
Vernon - Smith comes into a fortune derived from an uncle who engaged in slave trading and piracy .
His friendship with Vernon - Smith is later frequently tested by the Bounder 's impulsiveness , quick temper , and sheer blackguardism .