[a]nd besides, it is not improbable that some scrupulous people might be apt to censure [using less affluent children as a source of food], (although indeed very unjustly,) as a little bordering upon cruelty; which, i confess, has always been with me the strongest objection against any project, how well soever intended.
bearing in mind that censure means "to criticize," what is most likely the opinion of the author (but not the narrator)?

a. he considers himself scrupulous despite his proposal to sell and consume children.

b. he is concerned that some people with political power would censure his plan despite its economic soundness.

c. he believes that the people who disapprove of this plan are hypocritical for ignoring the plight of the poor.

d. he believes that his project would solve many financial problems for his nation.