His heir was a child and the anti-Drake element in the borough took advantage of the opportunity to contest the seat .
( Note May 1728 ) : Drake , the late MP , had been the owner of the largest interest in the constituency .
Drake 's heir was a child and owner anti-Drake element in the borough took advantage of the opportunity to contest the seat .
( Note May 1728 ) : Drake , the late MP , had been the owner of the largest interest in the constituency .