He had divided his wealth equally between his own sons.

But he had a strong idea as to property and its rights.

The young man's claim to Folking after his father's death was as valid as the father's claim during his life.

No doubt, the severance of the entail, if made at all, would be made in accordance with the young man's wishes, and on certain terms which should be declared to be just by persons able to compute the value of such rights.

No doubt, also,--so Mr.Bolton thought,--the property would be utterly squandered if left in its present condition.