Even the notary found himself compelled to contribute when Albert de Chantonnay asked him outright for a subscription.

And the priests, ably led by the Abbe Touvent, acted after the manner of the sons of Levi since olden times.

They did not give themselves, but they told others to give, which is far better.
In due course the money was sent to England.

It was the plain truth that the Marquis de Gemosac had not sufficient in his pocket to equip Loo Barebone with the clothes necessary to a seemly appearance in France; or, indeed, to cover the expense of the journey thither.

Dormer Colville never had money to spare.