In 1896 these charges could only be met by a sum of 11,000l. invested in consols. |
And it's money in consols, mind you, as safe as the Bank of England. |
This accomplished, he resigned his directorship of the Devon Great Consols, selling his remaining shares in the company. |
From this point, the family relied upon continued income from the copper mines at Devon Great Consols, and sold Woodford Hall to move into the smaller Water House. |
Work, you see, and land to cultivate are the poor man's consols. |
When the Funds are low, it is a good thing to redeem it, because you may pay in Consols instead of in money. |