Double tap to edit That was the moment Rothschild made his move, he bought all the bonds (Gilts) he can lay his hands on at a very low price. By the time the others had noticed desperately started buying again, Nathan Rothschild was excessive rich. The King of England, George the third, was now heavily indebted to Nathan Rothschild who had financed his wars. Not only the king had to pay back his debts, he had to pay interest on top of it. He was now in the pocket of the Rothschilds.