They are as frank, loyal, and straightforward a constituency as any in England.

No skulking behind the ballot for them!--and in all respects they are fearless Englishmen who will do what they say, and say whatever their landlord shall please to require of them." As I had sundry letters and other documents about me, nothing was easier than to convince the attorney of my identity.

He called for pen and ink; drew out of his pocket the contract that had been prepared for Lord Pledge; gave it to me to read; filled the blanks; and affixing his name, called the waiters as witnesses, and presented me the paper with a promptitude and respect that I found really delightful.

So much, thought I, for having given pledges to society by the purchase of a borough.

I drew on my bankers for three hundred and twenty-five thousand pounds, and arose from table virtually the owner of the estate of Householder and of the political consciences of its tenantry.
A fact so important could not long be unknown; and in a few minutes all eyes in the coffee-room were upon me.