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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... observed of his countrymen , he kept a man of business , who answered the purpose equally well . Under this gentleman's supervision small debts grew into large , interests were accumulated upon capitals , moveable bonds became heritable ...
... observed of his countrymen , he kept a man of business , who answered the purpose equally well . Under this gentleman's supervision small debts grew into large , interests were accumulated upon capitals , moveable bonds became heritable ...
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... observed that in the latter part of his journey our traveller approached the sea - shore , without being aware how nearly . He now perceived that the ruins of Ellangowan castle were situated upon a promontory , or projection of rock ...
... observed that in the latter part of his journey our traveller approached the sea - shore , without being aware how nearly . He now perceived that the ruins of Ellangowan castle were situated upon a promontory , or projection of rock ...
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... observed , a halloo from the vessel , of " Ware hawk ! Douse the glim ! " alarmed those who were on shore , and the lights instantly disappeared . It was one hour after midnight , and the prospect around was lovely . The grey old towers ...
... observed , a halloo from the vessel , of " Ware hawk ! Douse the glim ! " alarmed those who were on shore , and the lights instantly disappeared . It was one hour after midnight , and the prospect around was lovely . The grey old towers ...
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... observed from the result , that three periods would be particularly hazardous - his fifth , his tenth , his twenty - first year . It was somewhat remarkable , that Mannering had once before tried a similar piece of foolery , at the ...
... observed from the result , that three periods would be particularly hazardous - his fifth , his tenth , his twenty - first year . It was somewhat remarkable , that Mannering had once before tried a similar piece of foolery , at the ...
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... observe the sea , and the little vessel ( an armed lugger ) which retained her station in the centre of the bay . While Mannering was gazing round the ruins , he heard from the interior of an apartment on the left hand the voice of the ...
... observe the sea , and the little vessel ( an armed lugger ) which retained her station in the centre of the bay . While Mannering was gazing round the ruins , he heard from the interior of an apartment on the left hand the voice of the ...
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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