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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... feelings of a father in such a predicament , “ till I hear she's gotten ower with it ; and if you , sir , are not very sleepry , and would do me and the Dominie the honour to sit up wi ' us , I am sure we shall not detain you very late ...
... feelings of a father in such a predicament , “ till I hear she's gotten ower with it ; and if you , sir , are not very sleepry , and would do me and the Dominie the honour to sit up wi ' us , I am sure we shall not detain you very late ...
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... feelings so exquisitely expressed by a modern poet : - For fable is Love's world , his home , his birth - place ! Delightedly dwells he ' mong fays , and talismans , And spirits , and delightedly believes Divinities , being himself ...
... feelings so exquisitely expressed by a modern poet : - For fable is Love's world , his home , his birth - place ! Delightedly dwells he ' mong fays , and talismans , And spirits , and delightedly believes Divinities , being himself ...
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... feeling surprise at a coincidence so singular and unexpected . " Does the devil mingle in the dance , to avenge himself for our trifling with an art said to be of magical origin ? or is it possible , as Bacon and Sir Thomas Browne admit ...
... feeling surprise at a coincidence so singular and unexpected . " Does the devil mingle in the dance , to avenge himself for our trifling with an art said to be of magical origin ? or is it possible , as Bacon and Sir Thomas Browne admit ...
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... feeling that her figure , her em- ployment , and her situation , conveyed the exact impression of an ancient sibyl . She sate upon a broken corner - stone in the angle of a paved apartment , part of which she had swept clean to af- ford ...
... feeling that her figure , her em- ployment , and her situation , conveyed the exact impression of an ancient sibyl . She sate upon a broken corner - stone in the angle of a paved apartment , part of which she had swept clean to af- ford ...
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... feelings easily combined with a familiar fondness towards those who inspire them . But the boyish frolics , the exulting high spirits , the unreflecting mirth of a sailor , when enjoy- ing himself on shore , temper the more formidable ...
... feelings easily combined with a familiar fondness towards those who inspire them . But the boyish frolics , the exulting high spirits , the unreflecting mirth of a sailor , when enjoy- ing himself on shore , temper the more formidable ...
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