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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... leaving the ruins on the right , a few steps brought the traveller in front of a modern house of mod- erate size , at which his guide rapped with great impor- tance . Mannering told his circumstances to the servant ; and the gentleman ...
... leaving the ruins on the right , a few steps brought the traveller in front of a modern house of mod- erate size , at which his guide rapped with great impor- tance . Mannering told his circumstances to the servant ; and the gentleman ...
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... leaves on the trysting - tree . And now some o ' ye maun lay down yer watch , and tell me the very minute o ' the hour the wean's born , and I'll spae its fortune . " " Ay , but , Meg , we shall not want your assistance , for here's a ...
... leaves on the trysting - tree . And now some o ' ye maun lay down yer watch , and tell me the very minute o ' the hour the wean's born , and I'll spae its fortune . " " Ay , but , Meg , we shall not want your assistance , for here's a ...
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... leaving me no sign , Save men's opinions and my living blood , To show the world I am a gentleman . SHAKESPEARE'S RICHARD II . WHEN the boat which carried the worthy captain on board his vessel had accomplished that task , the sails ...
... leaving me no sign , Save men's opinions and my living blood , To show the world I am a gentleman . SHAKESPEARE'S RICHARD II . WHEN the boat which carried the worthy captain on board his vessel had accomplished that task , the sails ...
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... leave asked . But these halcyon days were now to have an end , and a minatory inscription on one side of the gate intimated " prosecution according to law " ( the painter had spelt it Furze , a thorny evergreen shrub . Prosecution , the ...
... leave asked . But these halcyon days were now to have an end , and a minatory inscription on one side of the gate intimated " prosecution according to law " ( the painter had spelt it Furze , a thorny evergreen shrub . Prosecution , the ...
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... leave the spot which they had so long inhabited , and Mr. Bertram felt an unwillingness to deprive them of their ancient " city of refuge " ; so that the petty warfare we have noticed con- tinued for several months , without increase or ...
... leave the spot which they had so long inhabited , and Mr. Bertram felt an unwillingness to deprive them of their ancient " city of refuge " ; so that the petty warfare we have noticed con- tinued for several months , without increase or ...
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