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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... The fair humanities of old religion , The power , the beauty , and the majesty , Ware hawk , look out for a foe . Douse the glim , put out the light . That had their haunts in dale , or piny mountains GUY MANNERING . 23.
... The fair humanities of old religion , The power , the beauty , and the majesty , Ware hawk , look out for a foe . Douse the glim , put out the light . That had their haunts in dale , or piny mountains GUY MANNERING . 23.
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... look sharp eneugh out for themselves — no ane needs to help them - and they have a ' the soldiers to assist them besides ; and as to justice- you'll be surprised to hear it , Mr. Mannering , — but I am not a justice of peace . 99 ...
... look sharp eneugh out for themselves — no ane needs to help them - and they have a ' the soldiers to assist them besides ; and as to justice- you'll be surprised to hear it , Mr. Mannering , — but I am not a justice of peace . 99 ...
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... look to the other side for fresh advancement . Mr. Glossin had a vote upon Ellangowan's property ; and he was now determined that his patron should have one also , there being no doubt which side Mr. Bertram would em- brace in the ...
... look to the other side for fresh advancement . Mr. Glossin had a vote upon Ellangowan's property ; and he was now determined that his patron should have one also , there being no doubt which side Mr. Bertram would em- brace in the ...
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... look at the figure which was thus perched above his path . " Ride your ways , " said the gipsy , " ride your ways , Laird of Ellangowan - ride your ways , Godfrey Bertram ! This day have ye quenched seven smoking hearths : see if the ...
... look at the figure which was thus perched above his path . " Ride your ways , " said the gipsy , " ride your ways , Laird of Ellangowan - ride your ways , Godfrey Bertram ! This day have ye quenched seven smoking hearths : see if the ...
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... look that your braw cradle at hame be the fairer spread up : not that I am wishing ill to little Harry , or to the babe that's yet to be born , God forbid , and make them kind to the poor , and better folk than their father ! And now ...
... look that your braw cradle at hame be the fairer spread up : not that I am wishing ill to little Harry , or to the babe that's yet to be born , God forbid , and make them kind to the poor , and better folk than their father ! And now ...
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