The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott: With a Biography, and His Last Additions and Illustrations, Volume 4Conner & Cooke, 1833 |
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... Heriot has secured by the lasting benefits he has bestowed on his country . It appeared likely , that out of this simple plot I might weave something attractive ; because the reign of James I. , in which George Heriot flourished , gave ...
... Heriot has secured by the lasting benefits he has bestowed on his country . It appeared likely , that out of this simple plot I might weave something attractive ; because the reign of James I. , in which George Heriot flourished , gave ...
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... Heriot . - This excellent person was but little known by his actions when alive , but we may well use , in this particular , the striking phrase of Scripture , " that being dead he yet speak- eth . " We have already mentioned , in the ...
... Heriot . - This excellent person was but little known by his actions when alive , but we may well use , in this particular , the striking phrase of Scripture , " that being dead he yet speak- eth . " We have already mentioned , in the ...
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... Heriot , warmly befriended , and in- troduced into the employment of the Royal Family of Scotland , more than twenty years since , by your ex- cellent father ; and that , learning from a follower of * The English agreed in nothing more ...
... Heriot , warmly befriended , and in- troduced into the employment of the Royal Family of Scotland , more than twenty years since , by your ex- cellent father ; and that , learning from a follower of * The English agreed in nothing more ...
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... Heriot , " that I ask your groom a few questions ? " " His lordship's page , Master George , " answered Moniplies , with a nod of acknowledgment ,, " if you are minded to speak according to the letter . " " Hold your saucy tongue ...
... Heriot , " that I ask your groom a few questions ? " " His lordship's page , Master George , " answered Moniplies , with a nod of acknowledgment ,, " if you are minded to speak according to the letter . " " Hold your saucy tongue ...
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... Heriot , " said the young nobleman ; " and I am sorry I have done in- justice to my sovereign , and your master . But I am , like a true Scotsman , wise behind hand -- the mistake has happened - my Supplication has been refused , and my ...
... Heriot , " said the young nobleman ; " and I am sorry I have done in- justice to my sovereign , and your master . But I am , like a true Scotsman , wise behind hand -- the mistake has happened - my Supplication has been refused , and my ...
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