Well, it's best as it is, and I am better pleased to be as we are, trusting all to a generous son's own heart.

Now put the poor father out of pain, and tell us what you'll do, my dear.' 'In one word, then,' said Lord Colambre, 'I will, upon two conditions, either join my father in levying fines to enable him to sell or mortgage whatever portion of his estate is necessary for the payment of these debts; or I will, in whatever other mode he can point out, as more agreeable or more advantageous to him, join in giving security to his creditors.' 'Dear, noble fellow!' cried Sir Terence; 'none but an Irishman could do it.' Lord Clonbrony, melted to tears, could not articulate, but held his arms open to embrace his son.
'But you have not heard my conditions yet,' said Lord Colambre.
'Oh, confound the conditions!' cried Sir Terence.
'What conditions could he ask that I could refuse at this minute ?' said Lord Clonbrony.
'Nor I--was it my heart's blood, and were I to be hanged for it,' cried Sir Terence.

'And what are the conditions ?' 'That Mr.Garraghty shall be dismissed from the agency.' 'And welcome, and glad to get rid of him--the rogue, the tyrant,' said Lord Clonbrony; 'and, to be beforehand with you in your next wish, put Mr.Burke into his place.' 'I'll write the letter for you to sign, my lord, this minute,' cried Terry, 'with all the pleasure in life.

No; it's my Lord Colambre should do that in all justice.' 'But what's your next condition?
I hope it's no worse,' said Lord Clonbrony.
'That you and my mother should cease to be absentees.' 'Oh murder!' said Sir Terence; 'maybe that's not so easy; for there are two words to that bargain.' Lord Clonbrony declared that, for his own part, he was ready to return to Ireland next morning, and to promise to reside on his estate all the rest of his days; that there was nothing he desired more, provided Lady Clonbrony would consent to it; but that he could not promise for her; that she was as obstinate as a mule on that point; that he had often tried, but that there was no moving her; and that, in short, he could not promise on her part.
But it was on this condition, Lord Colambre said, he must insist.
Without this condition was granted, he would not engage to do anything.
'Well, we must only see how it will be when she comes to town; she will come up from Buxton the day you're of age to sign some papers,' said Lord Clonbrony; 'but,' added he, with a very dejected look and voice, 'if all's to depend on my Lady Clonbrony's consenting to return to Ireland, I'm as far from all hope of being at ease as ever.' 'Upon my conscience, we're all at sea again,' said Sir Terence.
Lord Colambre was silent: but in his silence there was such an air of firmness, that both Lord Clonbrony and Sir Terence were convinced entreaties would on this point be fruitless--Lord Clonbrony sighed deeply.
'But when it's ruin or safety, and her husband and all belonging to her at stake, the woman can't persist in being a mule,' said Sir Terence.
'Of whom are you talking ?' said Lord Colambre.
'Of whom?
Oh, I beg your lordship's pardon--I thought I was talking to my lord; but, in other words, as you are her son, I'm persuaded her ladyship, your mother, will prove herself a reasonable woman--when she sees she can't help it.

So, my Lord Clonbrony, cheer up; a great deal may be done by the fear of Mordicai, and an execution, especially now the prior creditor.