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 93
... Mac - Morlan , sir , he's the man o ' character , and weel spoken o ' . " " Send my compliments - Colonel Mannering's compli- ments to him , and I would be glad he would do me the pleasure of supping with me , and bring these papers ...
... Mac - Morlan , sir , he's the man o ' character , and weel spoken o ' . " " Send my compliments - Colonel Mannering's compli- ments to him , and I would be glad he would do me the pleasure of supping with me , and bring these papers ...
Page 94
Walter Scott Charlotte Mary Yonge. hood and pattens , and gang to Mr. Mac - Morlan mysell- he's at hame e'en now - it's hardly a step . " " Do so , my good landlady , and many thanks ; and bid my servant step here with my portfolio in ...
Walter Scott Charlotte Mary Yonge. hood and pattens , and gang to Mr. Mac - Morlan mysell- he's at hame e'en now - it's hardly a step . " " Do so , my good landlady , and many thanks ; and bid my servant step here with my portfolio in ...
Page 99
... Mac - Morlan now entered the room . The well- known character of 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 ...
... Mac - Morlan now entered the room . The well- known character of 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 ...
Page 109
... Mac - Morlan hastily announced that he would suspend all farther proceedings in the sale of the estate and other property , and relinquish the possession of the premises to the young lady , until she could consult with her friends , and ...
... Mac - Morlan hastily announced that he would suspend all farther proceedings in the sale of the estate and other property , and relinquish the possession of the premises to the young lady , until she could consult with her friends , and ...
Page 111
... Mac - Morlan , who pointed out the most proper means of disposing of it for contributing to Miss Bertram's conven- ience , being no doubt the purpose to which it was destined by the bestower . Many of the neighbouring gentry were now ...
... Mac - Morlan , who pointed out the most proper means of disposing of it for contributing to Miss Bertram's conven- ience , being no doubt the purpose to which it was destined by the bestower . Many of the neighbouring gentry were now ...
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