Historical Literary Associations of the Southsea House
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Public attention was no centred upon one man. Since the sensation of January, when John Aislabie resigned the seals of the Exchequership, it had become common knowledge that he was deeply involved in the most notorious corruption. A man of considerable energy and ability, Aislabie surrendered a brilliant career to his 12 ambition to amass a fortune. That he had done. But his defence of it — "a long, submissive, and pathetick speech" — was now of no avail. The House expelled him ignominiously, a...nd sent him to the Tower.
The verdict, though delayed till after midnight, spread rapidly over the City giving great joy to the populace. Huge bonfires were lighted on Tower Hill and at other places; and for a while gave the appearance of a London holiday.
When the directors had been examined it was announced that their aggregate estates were to yield ^2, 014, 000 — towards reparation. Each man was allowed a certain residue in proportion to his conduct and circumstances ; thus, Sir John Blunt retained ^£5, 000 — out of an estate of more than ^183, 000; Sir John Fellowes, ^10, 000— out of .
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Public attention was no centred upon one man. Since the sensation of January, when John Aislabie resigned the seals of the Exchequership, it had become common knowledge that he was deeply involved in the most notorious corruption. A man of considerable energy and ability, Aislabie surrendered a brilliant career to his 12 ambition to amass a fortune. That he had done. But his defence of it — "a long, submissive, and pathetick speech" — was now of no avail. The House expelled him ignominiously, a...nd sent him to the Tower.
The verdict, though delayed till after midnight, spread rapidly over the City giving great joy to the populace. Huge bonfires were lighted on Tower Hill and at other places; and for a while gave the appearance of a London holiday.
When the directors had been examined it was announced that their aggregate estates were to yield ^2, 014, 000 — towards reparation. Each man was allowed a certain residue in proportion to his conduct and circumstances ; thus, Sir John Blunt retained ^£5, 000 — out of an estate of more than ^183, 000; Sir John Fellowes, ^10, 000— out of .
What to read after Historical Literary Associations of the Southsea House?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by D S Andrews to read onlineMoreLess
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