But whatever the lender's object, the result to him was the same, it
gave him a respite. For Mr. de la Molle well knew that he had no more
chance of raising the money from an ordinary source, than he had of
altering the condition of agriculture.
"Hum," he said, "this is an important matter, a most important matter.
I presume, Mr. Cossey, that before making this definite offer you have
consulted a legal adviser."
"Oh yes, I have done all that and am quite satisfied with the security
--an advance of thirty thousand charged on all the Honham Castle
estates at four per cent. The question now is if you are prepared to
consent to the transfer. In that case all the old charges on the
property will be paid off, and Mr. Quest, who will act for me in the
matter, will prepare a single deed charging the estate for the round
total."
"Ah yes, the plan seems a satisfactory one, but of course in so
important a matter I should prefer to consult my legal adviser before
giving a final answer, indeed I think that it would be better if the
whole affair were carried out in a proper and formal way?"
"Surely, surely, Mr. de la Molle," said the younger man with some
irritation, for the old gentleman's somewhat magnificent manner rather
annoyed him, which under the circumstances was not unnatural.
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