The tradesman is perhaps supported by the bank; if he cannot meet his liabilities the bank is compelled to withdraw that support.
Much of this country banking seems to have grown up in very recent times.
Any elderly farmer out yonder in the noisy market would tell you that in his young days when he first did business he had to carry coin with him, especially if at a distance from home.

It was then the custom to attend markets and fairs a long way off, such markets being centres where the dealers and drovers brought cattle.

The dealers would accept nothing but cash; they would not have looked at a cheque had such a thing been proffered them.

This old Bank prides itself upon the reputation it enjoyed, even in those days.

It had the power of issuing notes, and these notes were accepted by such men, even at a great distance, the bank having so good a name.