But the Jews, who no doubt do hold large mortgages on the land, cannot exert much power.

They cannot hold land themselves, and, were one of them to venture to sell the property of any noble of influence, he would be ruined.

The whole class would shrink from him, and, like enough, there would be a tumult got up, his house would be burned over his head, and he and his family murdered.
"Still, as far as popular opinion goes, something might be done.

At any rate, I will get some of my friends here tomorrow, and introduce you to them and talk it over.

But we must be careful, for Augustus has a strong party here, and, were it suspected that you are a Swedish officer, it would go very hard with you.
"Tomorrow you must fetch your servant here.