The men of Tillietudlem knew the value of their votes, and would only give them according to their consciences.

The way to win these consciences, to overcome the sensitive doubts of a free and independent Tillietudlem elector, Undy knew to his cost.
It was almost a question, as he once told Alaric, whether all that he could sell was worth all that he was compelled to buy.
But having put his neck to the collar in this line of life, he was not now going to withdraw.

Tillietudlem was once more vacant, and Undy determined to try it again, undaunted by former outlays.
To make an outlay, however, at any rate, in electioneering matters, it is necessary that a man should have in hand some ready cash; at the present moment Undy had very little, and therefore the news of Mr.M'Buffer's retirement to the German baths for his health was not heard with unalloyed delight.
He first went into the city, as men always do when they want money; though in what portion of the city they find it, has never come to the author's knowledge.

Charley Tudor, to be sure, did get L5 by going to the 'Banks of Jordan;' but the supply likely to be derived from such a fountain as that would hardly be sufficient for Undy's wants.

Having done what he could in the city, he came to Alaric, and prayed for the assistance of all his friend's energies in the matter.