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 62
... Miss Jean Hadaway - by the by , the Green Dragon at Harrigate is the best house of the twa ; —but for Frank Kennedy , he's in one sense a gentleman born , and it's a shame not to support him against these blackguard smugglers . " After ...
... Miss Jean Hadaway - by the by , the Green Dragon at Harrigate is the best house of the twa ; —but for Frank Kennedy , he's in one sense a gentleman born , and it's a shame not to support him against these blackguard smugglers . " After ...
Page 67
... missed , then they are moaned . " " Pshaw ! pshaw ! deuce take the beef , and the gown , and table , and the neckcloth ! —we shall do all very well .. Where's the Dominie , John ? ( to a servant who was busy about the table ) — where's ...
... missed , then they are moaned . " " Pshaw ! pshaw ! deuce take the beef , and the gown , and table , and the neckcloth ! —we shall do all very well .. Where's the Dominie , John ? ( to a servant who was busy about the table ) — where's ...
Page 82
... Miss Bertram comes on the white powny ilka day to the kirk — and a constant kirk - keeper she is and it's a pleasure to hear her singing the psalms , winsome young thing . " " Ay , and the young Laird of Hazlewood rides hame half the ...
... Miss Bertram comes on the white powny ilka day to the kirk — and a constant kirk - keeper she is and it's a pleasure to hear her singing the psalms , winsome young thing . " " Ay , and the young Laird of Hazlewood rides hame half the ...
Page 92
... Miss Lucy grew up , she tried to keep order within doors- but what could she do , poor thing ? so now they're out of house and hauld . ” - " Can you recollect , madame , about what time of the year the child was lost ? " The landlady ...
... Miss Lucy grew up , she tried to keep order within doors- but what could she do , poor thing ? so now they're out of house and hauld . ” - " Can you recollect , madame , about what time of the year the child was lost ? " The landlady ...
Page 100
... better . Jock Jabos , once more dispatched for him , returned once more without his errand ; but , on the following day , Miss Bertram hoped he might be removed . CHAPTER THIRTEENTH . They told me , by the sentence 100 GUY MANNERING .
... better . Jock Jabos , once more dispatched for him , returned once more without his errand ; but , on the following day , Miss Bertram hoped he might be removed . CHAPTER THIRTEENTH . They told me , by the sentence 100 GUY MANNERING .
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