lessee

Prospective lessees who had taken the trouble to inquire about the rental had learned that it was so high as to be prohibitive.

Objection was made by the lessees on the ground of additional expense, and boats run by horse power were substituted.

The proctors or lessees dismissed or appointed vicars at their pleasure.

It was complained of as a nuisance; and an action at law against the colliery lessees was threatened unless it was stopped.