By his early 40s he had pretty much retired to a life of luxury in grand houses on large country estates where an army of servants catered to his every need.

他在四十出头之时过起了奢靡的退休生活，在华丽的乡村大宅内雇了大群仆人，以满足他的一切需求。

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