without mercenary employ

p.s.
of course, once i had family and no money, it was a battle of nerve and
wit. i allowed myself to match any trickery encountered, but disallowed
the use of (physical) force: "NO COERCION! -except to prevent coercion" -
was and is my rallying cry. when challenged by force, i meet it where
practicable, give in instantly where not. in present-day ireland, this
has sufficed till now. (i was once - wrongly - imprisoned for six days,
which had a catastrophic effect on my wife, although i returned
vindicated. ) i look forward to may 3rd, since the judge now knows my
position. throughout i offer a redeeming alternative.