Their engagement in 1816 was opposed by Maria's grandfather, Dr Rhudde, rector of East Bergholt, who considered the Constables his social inferiors and threatened Maria with disinheritance.
Their engagement in 1816 was opposed by Maria's grandfather rector of East Bergholt. Maria's grandfather was Dr Rhudde. Dr Rhudde considered the Constables his social inferiors. Dr Rhudde threatened Maria with disinheritance. Dr Rhudde was rector of East Bergholt.