When he reached Rockland's home he would at first be denied admittance.
He becomes Rockland's ardent supporter, and his purse is open and his influence is used to the fullest extent.
His sponsor would say,--"this is Mr. Munting of Muntingville." "Oh, pardon me, Mr. Munting, Governor Rockland expects you."
Just before he came into Rockland's presence, his name and a short epitome of his career would be handed to Rockland to read.
Selwyn kept Rockland at home, and arranged to have him meet by special appointment the important citizens of the twelve uncertain states.
It was done so adroitly that Rockland would have been fooled himself, had not Selwyn informed him in advance of each move as it was made.
So these two had only each other to consider, and their duty was to bring to Rockland a majority of the one thousand votes within their charge.
His fame, up to a moment ago, was unknown to Rockland, but he now grasps his hand cordially and says,--"I am delighted to know you, Mr. Munting.
Drunk with power and the adulation of sycophants, once or twice Rockland asserted himself, and acted upon important matters without having first conferred with Selwyn.