To talk of putting a family, in such a state as they are now in, back again, upon such a farm, is stark nonsense--without stock or capital of any kind--the thing is ridiculous." "But suppose they had stock and capital ?" "Why, then, they certainly would have the best right to the farm--but where's the use of talking about stock or capital, so far as they are concerned ?" "I wish your honor would interfere for an oppressed and ill-treated family, against as great a rogue, by all accounts, as ever broke bread--I wish you would make me first sure that they'd get their farm." "To what purpose, I say ?" "Why, sir, for a raison I have.

If your honor will make me sure that they'll get their land again, that's all I want."' "What is your reason?
Have you capital, and are you willing to assist them ?" The pedlar shook his head.

"Is it the likes o' me, your honor?
No, but maybe it might be made up for them some way." "I believe," said the agent, "that your intentions are good; only that they are altogether impracticable.

However, a thought strikes me.

Go to Dick o' the Grange, and lay your case before him.