You know, the story starts in 1835 with Lord Sandys, who was reputably a nobleman of this county.

要知道， 故事要从 1835 年桑迪斯勋爵说起，桑迪斯勋爵是本县享有盛誉的贵族。

Such things as could be said for him were said, —how he had taken to industrious habits, and had thriven lawfully and reputably.

可以为他说的话被说了，——他如何养成勤奋的习惯，并合法地、有声望地茁壮成长。