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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... received by the astrologer with grave reproof for loitering , but was allowed to spend the afternoon with him and his beautiful daughter . The astrologer carefully examined him on his faith , prayed with him , made him take the bath ...
... received by the astrologer with grave reproof for loitering , but was allowed to spend the afternoon with him and his beautiful daughter . The astrologer carefully examined him on his faith , prayed with him , made him take the bath ...
Page 45
... received rather as an humble friend than as an object of charity , was sent to the neighbouring work- house . The decrepit dame , who travelled round the par- ish upon a hand - barrow , circulating from house to house like a bad ...
... received rather as an humble friend than as an object of charity , was sent to the neighbouring work- house . The decrepit dame , who travelled round the par- ish upon a hand - barrow , circulating from house to house like a bad ...
Page 47
... received large accessions from among those whom famine , oppression , or the sword of war , had deprived of the ordinary means of subsistence . They lost , in a great measure , by this intermixture , the national character of Egyptians ...
... received large accessions from among those whom famine , oppression , or the sword of war , had deprived of the ordinary means of subsistence . They lost , in a great measure , by this intermixture , the national character of Egyptians ...
Page 62
... received , succeeded in clapping the broad arrow upon the articles , and bearing them off in triumph to the next custom - house . Dirk Hatteraick vowed , in Dutch , German , and English , a deep and full revenge , both against the ...
... received , succeeded in clapping the broad arrow upon the articles , and bearing them off in triumph to the next custom - house . Dirk Hatteraick vowed , in Dutch , German , and English , a deep and full revenge , both against the ...
Page 78
... and that harsh and menacing language had been exchanged between him and some of the Egyptian patriarchs on that memorable occasion . Apprehension , capture . - The sheriff received also the depositions of the unfortu 78 GUY MANNERING .
... and that harsh and menacing language had been exchanged between him and some of the Egyptian patriarchs on that memorable occasion . Apprehension , capture . - The sheriff received also the depositions of the unfortu 78 GUY MANNERING .
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