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 iii
... Scotland was termed . The locality chosen is the county of Galloway , the south- west corner of Scotland , which may be seen in the map to overhang , as it were , the Irish Sea , projecting beyond Cum- berland , and the Solway Frith ...
... Scotland was termed . The locality chosen is the county of Galloway , the south- west corner of Scotland , which may be seen in the map to overhang , as it were , the Irish Sea , projecting beyond Cum- berland , and the Solway Frith ...
Page iv
... Scotland acted as daring smugglers . And though Galloway might seem too far removed from Holland to serve as a convenient mart , this was compensated for by the vicinity of the Isle of Man , which until 1765 , was a separate little ...
... Scotland acted as daring smugglers . And though Galloway might seem too far removed from Holland to serve as a convenient mart , this was compensated for by the vicinity of the Isle of Man , which until 1765 , was a separate little ...
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... Scotland can hardly be imagined . It may be interesting to add , that Dominie Sampson is a somewhat exaggerated likeness of the good man who acted as tutor to Scott's own sons . Sir Walter's esteem had been gained by his conduct after ...
... Scotland can hardly be imagined . It may be interesting to add , that Dominie Sampson is a somewhat exaggerated likeness of the good man who acted as tutor to Scott's own sons . Sir Walter's esteem had been gained by his conduct after ...
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... , winding . Cantle , corner . Feras consumere nati , born to des- troy the wild animals . Galwegian , ancient Picts of Scotland . chiefs of a desert but extensive domain , and the GUY MANNERING . 7 CHAPTER SECOND. ...
... , winding . Cantle , corner . Feras consumere nati , born to des- troy the wild animals . Galwegian , ancient Picts of Scotland . chiefs of a desert but extensive domain , and the GUY MANNERING . 7 CHAPTER SECOND. ...
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... politics , " " Charles II . , king of England , proclaimed king of Scotland by the Scottish parliament " on condition of his good behaviour . " Anent , about . Gelding , horse . he had yet the prudence , ere he went out GUY MANNERING . 9.
... politics , " " Charles II . , king of England , proclaimed king of Scotland by the Scottish parliament " on condition of his good behaviour . " Anent , about . Gelding , horse . he had yet the prudence , ere he went out GUY MANNERING . 9.
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Allonby answered appearance auld Aweel bairn better called Captain castle character Charles Hazlewood Charlies-hope Colonel Mannering counsellor Dandie dear Derncleugh deyvil Dinmont Dirk Hatteraick Dominie Sampson door e'en Ellangowan eyes father favour fear feelings fellow frae gentleman gipsy Glossin gude Guy Mannering hand head heard honour hope horse Julia justice justice of peace Kennedy Kippletringan Laird land lawyer Liddesdale light look Lucy Bertram lugger Mac-Candlish Mac-Guffog Mac-Morlan mair Mannering's Matilda maun Merrilies Mervyn's mind Miss Bertram Miss Mannering morning muckle never night occasion ower person Pleydell poor Portanferry postilion prisoner replied round ruin Sampson scene Scotland Scottish seemed Singleside smugglers stranger supposed tell there's thought tion turned Vanbeest Brown voice Warroch weel window woman wood Woodbourne ye'll young Hazlewood young lady younker