But, in the case of subjects granting a right of this kind, it was held to expire with the life of the granter, unless his heir chose to renew it; and also upon the death of the rentaller himself, unless especially granted to his heirs, by which term only his first heir was understood.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
My business was soon settled, for I spoke nothing but English-very little knowledge of the world teaching me that when we have any favour, however slight, to ask, it is always good policy to make the amende by gratifying the amour propre of the granter-if, happily, there be an opportunity for so doing.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)