Guy ManneringThe tale was originally told me by an old servant of my father's, an excellent old Highlander, without a fault. He believed as firmly in the story as in any part of his creed. A grave and elderly person, according to old John MacKinlay's account, while traveling in the wilder parts of Galloway, was benighted. With difficulty he found his way to a country seat, where he was readily admitted. The owner of the house was much struck by the reverend appearance of his guest, and apologized to him for a certain degree of confusion which must unavoidably attend his reception. The lady of the house was, he said, confined to her apartment, and on the point of making her husband a father for the first time. Not so, sir, said the stranger; my wants are few, and easily supplied, and I trust the present circumstances may even afford an opportunity of showing my gratitude for your hospitality. Let me only request that I may be informed of the exact minute of the birth. I will not conceal from you that I am skillful in understanding and interpreting the movements of those planetary bodies which exert their influences on the destiny of mortals. competent estate, and only use the knowledge I possess for the benefit of those in whom I feel an interest... |
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... Colonel Mannering in his twenty - first . The period chosen was in the days when there was a contest between England and France for influence in India , and when wonderful exploits were continually being done by resolute men with small ...
... Colonel Mannering in his twenty - first . The period chosen was in the days when there was a contest between England and France for influence in India , and when wonderful exploits were continually being done by resolute men with small ...
Page 91
... Colonel Mannering , sir , from the East Indies . " " What , him we read of in the newspapers ? " 66 Ay , ay , just the same . It was he relieved Cuddieburn , and defended Chingalore , and defeated the great Mahratta Chief , Ram Jolli ...
... Colonel Mannering , sir , from the East Indies . " " What , him we read of in the newspapers ? " 66 Ay , ay , just the same . It was he relieved Cuddieburn , and defended Chingalore , and defeated the great Mahratta Chief , Ram Jolli ...
Page 92
... 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 99
... Colonel Mannering at once disposed this gentleman , who was a man of intelligence 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 intelligence and probity , to be open and confidential . He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the property . " It was settled , " he said , " the greater ...
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... Colonel Mannering could find any one disposed to answer his reiterated questions con- cerning Ellangowan himself . At length , an old maid- servant , who held her apron to her eyes as she spoke , told him , “ the Laird was something ...
... Colonel Mannering could find any one disposed to answer his reiterated questions con- cerning Ellangowan himself . At length , an old maid- servant , who held her apron to her eyes as she spoke , told him , “ the Laird was something ...
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