A solemn promise had been exacted from him that he would have no dealings with money-lenders;--and then he had been set afloat.

There had been a rather frequent correspondence with Mr.Morton, who had once or twice submitted a total of the money paid on behalf of his correspondent.
Lord Silverbridge, who imagined himself to be anything but extravagant, had wondered how the figures could mount up so rapidly.
But the money needed was always forthcoming, and the raising of objections never seemed to be carried back beyond Mr.Morton.

His promise to his father about the money-lenders had been scrupulously kept.

As long as ready money can be made to be forthcoming without any charge for interest, a young man must be very foolish who will prefer to borrow it at twenty-five per cent.
Now had come the night before the Derby, and it must be acknowledged that the young Lord was much fluttered by the greatness of the coming struggle.

Tifto, having seen his horse conveyed to Epsom, had come up to London in order that he might dine with his partner and hear what was being said about the race at the Beargarden.