"Give me the authority," he added to Lanyere.
"I have it with me, Sir Francis," rejoined the promoter; "but Sir Giles will explain to you that there is something to be done before I can yield it to you." "What does he require ?" asked the old usurer, glancing uneasily at his partner.
"Merely all these title-deeds of the Mounchensey estates in exchange for that paper," replied Sir Giles.
"Not merely the deeds," said Lanyere; "but an assignment on your part, Sir Giles, and on yours, Sir Francis, of all your joint interest in those estates.

I must have them absolutely secured to me; and stand precisely as you stand towards them." "You shall have all you require," replied Mompesson.
"Amazement!" exclaimed Sir Francis.

"Can you really mean to relinquish this noble property to him, Sir Giles?
I thought I was assigning my share to you, and little dreamed that the whole estates would be made over in this way." "I have told you, Sir Francis," rejoined the other, "that vengeance--ample, refined vengeance--cannot be too dearly purchased; and you will now perceive that I am willing to pay as extravagantly as yourself for the gratification of a whim.

On no other terms than these would Lanyere consent to part with the authority he possesses, which while it will ensure you the hand of Aveline, will ensure me the keenest revenge upon Sir Jocelyn.

I have therefore acceded to his terms.