Gentlemen, and my worthy friends, will you hear Mr.Oldtower, whom you all know?
Herbert, are these accusations true ?" "I am afraid so," said the grave young man, more gravely.
"Mr.Brithwood, I regret extremely that this discovery was not made before.

What do you purpose doing ?" "By the Lord that made me, nothing! The borough is Lord Luxmore's; I could nominate Satan himself if I chose.

My man shall stand." "I think," Lord Luxmore said, with meaning, "it would be better for all parties that Mr.Vermilye should stand." "My lord," said the baronet; and one could see that not only rigid justice, but a certain obstinacy, marked his character, especially when anything jarred against his personal dignity or prejudices; "you forget that, however desirous I am to satisfy the family to whom this borough belongs, it is impossible for me to see with satisfaction--even though I cannot prevent--the election of any person so unfit to serve His Majesty.

If, indeed, there were another candidate, so that the popular feeling might decide this very difficult matter--" "Sir Ralph," said John Halifax, determinedly, "this brings me to the purpose for which I spoke.

Being a landholder, and likewise a freeman of this borough, I claim the right of nominating a second candidate." Intense, overwhelming astonishment struck all present.