He then warned his hearers against the young man who was to follow him, whom, he said, he loved as his life, but he was there employed as a lawyer with his fee in his hand, without the responsibility which rested upon them of protecting the morals and good order of the city.
In this statement, Foster warns the audience about the potential negative influence of a young lawyer, emphasizing the responsibility of the city officials.
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