He had taken the trouble to write to the Secretary of Excise to know if his memorial had been laid before them, and supported by Mr.Chevydale, who, he said, knew the circumstances, and received a reply, stating that no such memorial had been sent, and that Mr.Chevydale had taken no steps in the matter whatsoever.

We shall not now enter into a detail of all the visits he had made to his landlord, whom he could never see a second time, however, notwithstanding repeated solicitations to that effect.
Fethertonge he did see, and always was assured by him that his case was safe and in good hands.
"You are quite mistaken, Bryan," said he, "if you think that either he or I have any intention of neglecting your affair.

You know yourself, however, that he has not a moment for anything at the present time but this confounded election.

The contest will be a sharp one, but when it is over we will take care of you." "Yes, but it will then be too late," replied Bryan; "I will be then a ruined man." "But, my dear Bryan, will you put no confidence in your friends?
I tell you you will not be ruined.

If they follow up the matter so as to injure you, we shall have the whole affair overhauled, and justice done you; otherwise we shall bring it before Parliament." "That may be all very well," replied Bryan, "but it is rather odd that he has not taken a single step in it yet." "The memorial is before the Board," said the other, "for some time, and we expect an answer every day." "But I know to the contrary," replied Bryan, "for here is a letther from the Secretary stating that no such memorial ever came before them." "Never mind that," replied Fethertonge, "he may not have seen it.