Novels and Tales of the Author of Waverley: Guy Mannering, Volume 2Constable, 1822 |
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Page 87
... Sampson , ( such is the horrid man's horrid name ) looks so piteous , that it deprives me of all spirit to proceed , and my father knits his brow , flashes fire from his eye , bites his lip , and says something that is extremely rude ...
... Sampson , ( such is the horrid man's horrid name ) looks so piteous , that it deprives me of all spirit to proceed , and my father knits his brow , flashes fire from his eye , bites his lip , and says something that is extremely rude ...
Page 102
... Sampson stalked out of his den , and seized upon a fowling - piece , which my father had laid aside , to take what they call a rifle - gun , with which they shoot tygers , & c . in the East . The piece went off in the awkward hands of ...
... Sampson stalked out of his den , and seized upon a fowling - piece , which my father had laid aside , to take what they call a rifle - gun , with which they shoot tygers , & c . in the East . The piece went off in the awkward hands of ...
Page 170
... Sampson . " The Dominie answered with something between an acquiescent grunt and an indignant groan . " You never come down to see your old acquaint- ances on the Ellangowan property , Mr Sampson- You would find most of the old stagers ...
... Sampson . " The Dominie answered with something between an acquiescent grunt and an indignant groan . " You never come down to see your old acquaint- ances on the Ellangowan property , Mr Sampson- You would find most of the old stagers ...
Page 174
... Sampson - he and I witnessed the deed , And she had full power at that time to make such a settlement , for she was in fee of the estate of Singleside even then , although it was life- rented by an elder sister . It was a whimsical set ...
... Sampson - he and I witnessed the deed , And she had full power at that time to make such a settlement , for she was in fee of the estate of Singleside even then , although it was life- rented by an elder sister . It was a whimsical set ...
Page 177
... Sampson shall go with me - he is witness to this settlement . But I shall want a legal adviser ? " " The gentleman that was lately sheriff of this county is in high reputation ; I will give you a card of introduction to him . " “ What I ...
... Sampson shall go with me - he is witness to this settlement . But I shall want a legal adviser ? " " The gentleman that was lately sheriff of this county is in high reputation ; I will give you a card of introduction to him . " “ What I ...
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