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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Page 82
... Hazlewood rides hame half the road wi ' her after sermon , " said one of the gossips in company ; " I wonder how auld Hazlewood likes that . " " I kenna how he may like it now , " answered another of the tea - drinkers ; " but the day ...
... Hazlewood rides hame half the road wi ' her after sermon , " said one of the gossips in company ; " I wonder how auld Hazlewood likes that . " " I kenna how he may like it now , " answered another of the tea - drinkers ; " but the day ...
Page 104
... Hazlewood , and whispered a word in her ear - then ran down the steep hastily , as if not trusting his resolution at a slower pace . Livery , peculiar dress by which servants of a nobleman are distinguished . " Where's Charles Hazlewood ...
... Hazlewood , and whispered a word in her ear - then ran down the steep hastily , as if not trusting his resolution at a slower pace . Livery , peculiar dress by which servants of a nobleman are distinguished . " Where's Charles Hazlewood ...
Page 105
Walter Scott Charlotte Mary Yonge. " Where's Charles Hazlewood running ? " said the in- valid , who apparently was accustomed to his presence and attentions ; " Where's Charles Hazlewood running ? — what takes him away now ? “ He'll ...
Walter Scott Charlotte Mary Yonge. " Where's Charles Hazlewood running ? " said the in- valid , who apparently was accustomed to his presence and attentions ; " Where's Charles Hazlewood running ? — what takes him away now ? “ He'll ...
Page 117
... Hazlewood , and that he met his preceptor daily at the house of Mrs. Mac - Candlish , whose proclamation of Sampson's disinterested attachment to the young lady had procured him this indefatigable and bounteous scholar . Mac - Morlan ...
... Hazlewood , and that he met his preceptor daily at the house of Mrs. Mac - Candlish , whose proclamation of Sampson's disinterested attachment to the young lady had procured him this indefatigable and bounteous scholar . Mac - Morlan ...
Page 118
... Hazlewood , in that particular , resembleth me , Mr. Mac - Morlan . When I begin to speak of her I never know when to stop — and , as I say ( jocularly ) , she cheats us out of half our lessons . ' -- 22 " O ho ! " thought Mac - Morlan ...
... Hazlewood , in that particular , resembleth me , Mr. Mac - Morlan . When I begin to speak of her I never know when to stop — and , as I say ( jocularly ) , she cheats us out of half our lessons . ' -- 22 " O ho ! " thought Mac - Morlan ...
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