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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... replied the young Englishman ; " it is a gen- eral and well - grounded belief . " " " " It is the resource of cheaters , knaves , and cozeners , ' said Sampson . " Abusus non tollit usum : the abuse of anything doth not abrogate the ...
... replied the young Englishman ; " it is a gen- eral and well - grounded belief . " " " " It is the resource of cheaters , knaves , and cozeners , ' said Sampson . " Abusus non tollit usum : the abuse of anything doth not abrogate the ...
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... replied , " And you , sir , I presume , are the master of that vessel in the bay ? " " Ay , ay , sir ; I am Captain Dirk Hatteraick , of the Yungfrauw Hagenslaapen , well known on this coast ; I am not ashamed of my name , nor of my ...
... replied , " And you , sir , I presume , are the master of that vessel in the bay ? " " Ay , ay , sir ; I am Captain Dirk Hatteraick , of the Yungfrauw Hagenslaapen , well known on this coast ; I am not ashamed of my name , nor of my ...
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... replied the lady , " Frank Kennedy would let Dirk Hatteraick alane . What needs he make himself mair busy than other folk ? Cannot he sing his sang , and take his drink , and draw his salary , like Collector Snail , honest man , that ...
... replied the lady , " Frank Kennedy would let Dirk Hatteraick alane . What needs he make himself mair busy than other folk ? Cannot he sing his sang , and take his drink , and draw his salary , like Collector Snail , honest man , that ...
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... replied his master . -- " And now , madam , if you will have the goodness to allow me to occupy the par- lour you mentioned , as you are disappointed of your guests " 66 Certainly , sir , " said Mrs. Mac - Candlish , and hastened to ...
... replied his master . -- " And now , madam , if you will have the goodness to allow me to occupy the par- lour you mentioned , as you are disappointed of your guests " 66 Certainly , sir , " said Mrs. Mac - Candlish , and hastened to ...
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... replied the simple - minded Sampson . " Natheless , it was I who did educate Miss Lucy in all useful learning - albeit it was the housekeeper who did teach her those unprofitable exercises of hemming and shaping . " 66 Well , sir , " ...
... replied the simple - minded Sampson . " Natheless , it was I who did educate Miss Lucy in all useful learning - albeit it was the housekeeper who did teach her those unprofitable exercises of hemming and shaping . " 66 Well , sir , " ...
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