26/60 The next generation saw the Tyrrel-Rawdons the largest loom-lords in Yorkshire. One of the youngest generation was my opponent in the last election and beat me--a Radical fellow beats the Conservative candidate always where weavers and spinners hold the vote but I thought it my duty to uphold the Mostyn banner. You know the Mostyns have always been Tories and Conservatives." "Excuse me, but I am afraid I am ignorant concerning Mostyn politics. I take little interest in the English parties." "Naturally. Well, I hope you will take an interest in my affairs and give me your advice about the sale of Rawdon Court." "I think my advice would be useless. |