The authorities said he had made up to $1 million selling the documents, known as green cards, which allow the holders to hold jobs legally.

The holder would have held the ball on the ground.

"As I said words are fair, but the holders hold to their belief in honor and cold iron."

The five first-mortgage holders now hold a 53 percent stake, while the other 49 investors own 47 percent of the complex.

The holder, however, does not hold the ecclesiastical office of a Bishop.

The holder holds the rank while occupying that position.

The second, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh holders of the marquessate have all held this office.

The holder of the title held the style of Serene Highness.

One person close to the negotiations, who insisted on anonymity, said holders representing about 60 percent of the notes held had approved the agreement.

Although the priesthood was an annual office, its holders would have held great influence thereafter.