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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... seldom dishonest , and are grateful for kindness . When a woman ( her name was Gerania Lee ) lay dying , her brothers showed themselves most thankful for assistance and scrupulous in not accepting more supplies iv GUY MANNERING .
... seldom dishonest , and are grateful for kindness . When a woman ( her name was Gerania Lee ) lay dying , her brothers showed themselves most thankful for assistance and scrupulous in not accepting more supplies iv GUY MANNERING .
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Walter Scott Charlotte Mary Yonge. thankful for assistance and scrupulous in not accepting more supplies than were needful . Lee , Stanley , Carew , and other such surnames appear on their carts , but a large number of them are giving up ...
Walter Scott Charlotte Mary Yonge. thankful for assistance and scrupulous in not accepting more supplies than were needful . Lee , Stanley , Carew , and other such surnames appear on their carts , but a large number of them are giving up ...
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... assistance , for here's a student from Oxford that kens much better than you how to spae its fortune - he does it by the stars . ” Tolbooth , a prison , particularly in Edinburgh . Leg - bail , ran away . Drap , drop . Bluid , blood ...
... assistance , for here's a student from Oxford that kens much better than you how to spae its fortune - he does it by the stars . ” Tolbooth , a prison , particularly in Edinburgh . Leg - bail , ran away . Drap , drop . Bluid , blood ...
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... assistance of his good - humoured landlord . Mr. Bertram had now hit upon one of the few subjects on which he felt sore , and went on with some energy . " No , sir , -the name of Godfrey Bertram of Ellangowan is not in the last ...
... assistance of his good - humoured landlord . Mr. Bertram had now hit upon one of the few subjects on which he felt sore , and went on with some energy . " No , sir , -the name of Godfrey Bertram of Ellangowan is not in the last ...
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... assistance of his servant , a surly fellow , who had immediate recourse to his horse- whip . A few lashes sent the party a - scampering ; and thus commenced the first breach of the peace between the house of Ellangowan and the gipsies ...
... assistance of his servant , a surly fellow , who had immediate recourse to his horse- whip . A few lashes sent the party a - scampering ; and thus commenced the first breach of the peace between the house of Ellangowan and the gipsies ...
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