Guy Mannering, Or, The Astrologer, Volume 1 |
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Page 108
... Colonel Mannering , from the East Indies . ' What , him we read of in the newspapers ? ' " Ay , ay , just the same . It was he relieved Cuddieburn , and defended Chingalore , and defeat- ed the great Mahratta chief , Ram Jollia Bundle ...
... Colonel Mannering , from the East Indies . ' What , him we read of in the newspapers ? ' " Ay , ay , just the same . It was he relieved Cuddieburn , and defended Chingalore , and defeat- ed the great Mahratta chief , Ram Jollia Bundle ...
Page 109
... Colonel was walking pensively up and down the parlour , when the officious landlady re - entered to take his commands . Having given them in the manner he thought would be most acceptable ' for the good of the house , ' he begged to ...
... Colonel was walking pensively up and down the parlour , when the officious landlady re - entered to take his commands . Having given them in the manner he thought would be most acceptable ' for the good of the house , ' he begged to ...
Page 111
... Colonel Mannering's compliments to him , and I would be glad he would do me the pleasure of supping with me , and bring these papers with him — and I beg , good madam , you will say nothing of this to any one else . ' ' Me sir ? ne'er a ...
... Colonel Mannering's compliments to him , and I would be glad he would do me the pleasure of supping with me , and bring these papers with him — and I beg , good madam , you will say nothing of this to any one else . ' ' Me sir ? ne'er a ...
Page 118
... Colonel Mannering at once disposed this gentleman , who was a man of intelli- gence and probity , to be open and confidential . He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the property . It was settled , ' he said , ' the greater ...
... Colonel Mannering at once disposed this gentleman , who was a man of intelli- gence and probity , to be open and confidential . He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the property . It was settled , ' he said , ' the greater ...
Page 119
... Colonel Mannering attended the parish church with great decorum . None of the Ellangowan family were present ; and it was understood that the old laird was rather worse than better . Jock Jabos , once more des- patched for him ...
... Colonel Mannering attended the parish church with great decorum . None of the Ellangowan family were present ; and it was understood that the old laird was rather worse than better . Jock Jabos , once more des- patched for him ...
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