Shadow of great britain

In the coffee shop, time passed quickly. As the conversation between Viscount Melbourne and Mrs. Norton gradually deepened, and Elder added about the relationship between the upper class, the white paper in front of Arthur was gradually filled with various information.

Name: George Norton

Social relations: Born in the famous Norton family of the Tory Party, he is the younger brother of the third Lord Grantley, and his grandfather, the first Lord Grantley, Fletcher Norton, was the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Social identity: Former Tory MP for York and practicing lawyer

Political leanings: Right-wing conservative of the Tory Party, an active supporter of the former Lord Chancellor of Great Britain and the representative of the Tory conservatives, Earl of Eldon

Education: Graduated from Balliol College, Oxford University, and Lincoln's Inn, London

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Name: Caroline Elizabeth Norton

Social relations: He was born into the Sheridan family, a business family, and his grandfather was the famous British comedy writer Richard Sheridan.

Note: Richard Sheridan was a member of the House of Commons, a member of the Fox faction of the Whig Party, and served as Treasurer of the Admiralty during the coalition cabinet of 1806-1807 composed of the Tories and the Fox faction of the Whig Party.

Social identity: Unknown female writer, member of the Bluestocking Club

Political leanings: Whig left-wing radical

Education: A girls’ grammar school in a suburb of London

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When Arthur wrote this, he suddenly stopped writing. He bit the cap of his pen and murmured: "I didn't expect that Mr. George Norton was actually the previous Member of Parliament for the York Constituency..."

Elder focused on prying the oyster shell, and he said: "Yeah! I thought you knew him. Aren't you from York? You don't even know the member of parliament who represents your hometown."

Arthur frowned and said: "I didn't vote for him. I don't even have the right to vote. How do I know who is representing me? What you said is as if you know who the MP in your hometown of Nottingham is."

"Of course I know." Elder took a sip of oyster juice: "George Bentinck of the Whig Party, he just announced the victory in Nottingham not long ago."

"who?"

Elder looked at Arthur's confused expression, raised his head, swallowed the oyster, and wiped his hands with a handkerchief: "George Bentinck, the youngest son of the Duke of Portland, the son of Mrs. Cowper and Viscount Melbourne. Distant relatives. Even if you don’t know him, you should know the Bentinck family, hereditary Duke of Portland, right? They are the same as the Cavendish family, hereditary Duke of Devonshire, and the Spencer family, hereditary Duke of Marlborough- The Churchill family is also known as the three traditional ducal families in the Whig Party."

Arthur nodded, pinched his chin and said, "I know Churchill, and he later became Prime Minister."

"Prime Minister? No, no, no."

Elder waved his hand and said: "There was no Prime Minister at the time when the Churchill family was most prosperous, but the power of the first Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, was indeed similar to that of the Prime Minister. He and Prince Eugen of the Holy Roman Empire joined forces to control Louis of France. Fourteen beat him to pieces."

Arthur thought about what Elder said, and finally came back to his senses for a while: "Where did I just talk? Why did you change the subject? By the way, I mean Mrs. Norton's husband actually He is the former Member of Parliament for York. When Mr. Mill left, did he say that he planned to go to York this afternoon?"

When Elder heard this, he couldn't help but slap his thigh and exclaimed: "Oh! How could I forget this? Does that boy from Mill know the MP who recently won the election in York? The one who defeated Norton Sir’s guy?”

Arthur frowned and asked: "Do you have a list of candidates for York County's election?"

"Where do I have that thing, but if you want it, I will go to the Admiralty for you after dinner and ask."

Seeing that he didn't, Arthur waved his hand and said, "No, forget it. I'll wait for the next issue of the London Gazette. The results of the general election should be published soon, and it won't be long before now."

The two were chatting, and suddenly, the conversation at the next table stopped.

Viscount Melbourne picked up the hat before the case and put it back on his head. He gently comforted Mrs. Norton and said, "Dear madam, just wait for my good news. It happens that I met Henry at the Allmac Club today. I will ask him. Any news on the next Lord Chancellor.

Although it is not yet known who will obtain this position, I assure you that no matter who becomes the justice, I will ask him for a judicial position for your happy family life. If possible, I will try my best to Let him arrange it in London.

By the way, why don't you come with me? I will introduce Henry to you then. He is very enthusiastic and I believe he will be willing to help you with this. "

"I..." Mrs. Norton looked a little embarrassed: "I didn't receive an invitation from the Allmark Club. According to the rules, I shouldn't be able to enter that kind of place, right? Allmark's rules have always been strict. I heard It is said that the Duke of Wellington was locked out once because he arrived too late... William... William, you have helped me too much, there is no need for Allmark or anything..."

Viscount Melbourne just smiled and stretched out his hand to Mrs. Norton: "It doesn't matter, my sister is also there today. You should know, right? She is one of the members of the Seven Hostesses Committee of Allmark. Ask her to give you permission, you You can go in.”

"this……"

Seeing that she was still hesitating, Viscount Melbourne just smiled and held her hand and stood up: "It's okay, Caroline, be more confident. What you have to consider is not whether you are worthy of Allmark, but whether Allmark can Worthy of you."

"William..."

Elder and Arthur pushed their hats down and retracted their necks into their collars.

Under the gaze of two pairs of insidious eyes, Viscount Melbourne left the cafe with Mrs. Norton and got into the black carriage parked outside the door.

When Elder saw them going out, he suddenly stretched his head out of his collar, took off his hat and threw it on the table. He breathed a sigh of relief with a relaxed expression on his face: "It's done! Although I didn't see Mr. Bentham today. , but it’s not in vain, we watched a realistic family ethics drama for free that is not available in the Old Vic Theatre.”

But Arthur, who was sitting across from him, was obviously not in Elder's good mood. He put a hand on his brow with a gloomy expression.

Judge's vacancy?

Still in London?

What a damn coincidence, he happened to know one that fit the criteria.

Arthur's hand slipped, and he couldn't help but grab the hair at the temples, and cursed in a low voice: "Damn it!"

"What's wrong?" Elder asked.

Arthur pursed his lips and responded: "Elder, something bad has happened. The justice of the peace in Westminster has just retired. If George Norton fills his vacancy, I'm afraid there is no need to talk to Minister Rowan. It’s so tough, I’d better resign the hell.”

Elder scratched his head: "Is it that serious?"

Arthur cursed in a low voice: "Of course! Have you forgotten? George Norton was a supporter of the former Lord Chancellor, Earl Eldon, who advocated the promulgation of six special articles after the Peterloo tragedy. Act to suppress subsequent labor movements.

During the French Revolution, he was the leader of Pitt's cabinet in banning political gatherings and censoring publications. In addition, he also opposed the emancipation of Catholics, the abolition of the slave trade, and the revision of the "Bloody Acts." I have never seen him in my life. Agree to something.

In order to get him to relent on amending the "Bloody Act", Sir Peel defended him in the House of Commons and in newspapers every day, saying good things about him everywhere. Only then did he coax the old man into happy and get him to agree to include it in the resolution. signature.

Now that the Tories have gone down, the Earl of Eldon has followed. I thought it would be easier to pass some bills in the future. Who would have thought that after seeing off the Earl of Eldon, I would have to go directly to the magistrates' court. To his die-hard supporter George Norton.

To make matters worse, I originally planned to recruit some students from the University of London who were capable of prosecuting to fill the police force. What is the attitude of die-hard Tories to the University of London? They are not even willing to grant us a royal charter. If our people stand on the public prosecution bench, can the die-hard Tory judges give us a good look? "

It was okay that Arthur didn't say anything. When he said it, Elder's heart suddenly went cold: "This doesn't seem to be good!"

He turned to look at Viscount Melbourne who had already gone out, slapped his thigh and said: "Oh! Your Excellency, Viscount, you are so confused! A Whig wants to seek the position of judge for a die-hard Tory. He is overwhelmed by love. Have you lost your mind?"

Arthur quickly picked up the coat that was hanging on the back of the chair and put it on with a flick of his arm: "I can't control what got him carried away, but I have to follow up to find out what's going on."

"where are you going?"

"Of course it's the Allmark Club." Arthur said, "Didn't you hear what Viscount Melbourne said? They are going there."

Elder curled his lips, made a circle with his thumb and middle finger, and flicked the small black pearl next to the oyster shell far away in disgust: "But do you have permission to enter? Not everyone can access the Allmark Club. Entered."

Arthur didn't waste any time talking to him, and just grabbed Elder by the collar and lifted him up: "Don't worry about it. When you get to the place, just listen to me. If I say you can, you can enter."

Elder shrugged, with a look of doubt on his face: "Huh? Arthur, although I have always looked up to you and know that you are good at swordsmanship, I advise you not to think about fighting in. The guards of that place But it's very strict. The most important thing is that the guys in charge of security there are equipped with flintlock guns. Arthur, you listen to me, don't lose your life just to save face. But this kind of thing is usually not my turn. I advise you, you should carry it yourself. Sigh... By the way, you dare to suggest this, then do you mean..."

Elder's eyes lit up, he clapped his hands, pointed at Arthur and said: "By the way, I almost forgot about your part-time job. LPS, you are engaged in intelligence work, do you want to play stealth, or are you Have you already arranged an internal agent in the Allmark Club?"

Arthur looked at him as if he were an idiot, but the situation was urgent and he couldn't care less about what was in Elder's head.

Arthur dragged him out the door: "When you get to the place, listen to me. Don't say anything nonsense and don't do anything randomly. Just do whatever I ask you to do. Don't ask why and don't find anything for me." Reason. As long as you can promise me to do these things, I will definitely take you to the Allmark Club today."

Hearing this, Elder reached out and knocked away Arthur's hand on his collar. He straightened his clothes and said righteously: "It's not that Allmark is not Allmark, the main thing is It's our old friendship. Arthur, for you, I will fight hard this time!"

After saying this, Elder lowered his head and asked in a low voice: "Are you sure you can really go in?"

Arthur didn't say much. He stretched out his hand to stop a public carriage, stepped on the bus, and slammed the door: "Olmak Club, thank you."

Then, under Elder's stunned gaze, the carriage drove away with a splash of water.

After a while, Elder finally realized: "Hey! I haven't gotten in the fucking car yet!"