To circumvent Eli, Plainview manipulates Eli's father into agreeing to the bargain price instead, and goes on to acquire the available land in the area, except for one holdout, William Bandy (Howes).
Plainview manipulates Eli's father into. This is to circumvent Eli. Plainview is agreeing to the bargain price instead. This is to circumvent Eli. Plainview goes on to acquire the available land in the area. This is except for one holdout. This is to circumvent Eli. William Bandy (Howes) is one holdout.