But the state of things as arranged by his father might be established by himself.

If he could get these creditors to give up their bonds while his father's falsehood was still believed, it would be a great thing.

He had learned by degrees how small a proportion of the money claimed had, in fact, been advanced to Mountjoy, and had resolved to confine himself to paying that.

That might now probably be accepted with gratitude.

The increasing value of the estate might bear that without being crushed.