I am an Englishman. I was born in London, and am the son of parents who were natives

I am an Englishman. I was born in London, and am the son of parents who were natives of the same country. I have spent most of my life in my native city, and have followed the business of a merchant. I have been moderately successful in my undertakings, and have acquired a sufficient fortune to enable me to pass the remainder of my days in retirement. I am now sixty years of age.