I don't suppose it will cost you above L500, or at most L600, altogether.' 'Well, that will be a comfort,' said Alaric.
'A comfort! why I should say it would.

What with the election and petition together, Tillietudlem never cost me less than L2,000.
It cost me just as much, too, when I was thrown out.' 'That was a bore for you,' said Alaric.
'Upon my word you take it rather coolly,' said Undy; 'another man would thank a fellow for putting such a nice thing in his way.' 'If the obligation be so deep,' said Alaric, becoming very red in the face, 'I would rather not accept it.

It is not too late for you to take the cheaper seat to yourself, if you prefer it; and I will look elsewhere.' 'Oh, of course; perhaps at Tillietudlem; but for Heaven's sake, my dear fellow, don't let us quarrel about it.

You are perfectly welcome to whatever assistance we can give you at Strathbogy.

I only meant to say that I hope it will be efficacious.