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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... voice of the querist alone was dis- tinguishable , the response usually was , " Where are ye coming frae at sic a time o ' night as the like o ' this ? " or , " Ye'll no be o ' this country , freend ? " The answers , when obtained ...
... voice of the querist alone was dis- tinguishable , the response usually was , " Where are ye coming frae at sic a time o ' night as the like o ' this ? " or , " Ye'll no be o ' this country , freend ? " The answers , when obtained ...
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... voice from the interior , " are ye lying rout- ing there , and a young gentleman seeking the way to the Place ? Get up , ye fause loon , and show him the way down the muckle loaning . He'll show you the way , sir , and I'se warrant ye ...
... voice from the interior , " are ye lying rout- ing there , and a young gentleman seeking the way to the Place ? Get up , ye fause loon , and show him the way down the muckle loaning . He'll show you the way , sir , and I'se warrant ye ...
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... voice , and the screech - owl notes to which it was exalted when he was exhorted to pronounce more dis- tinctly , all added fresh subject for mirth to the torn cloak and shattered shoe , which have afforded legitimate subjects of ...
... voice , and the screech - owl notes to which it was exalted when he was exhorted to pronounce more dis- tinctly , all added fresh subject for mirth to the torn cloak and shattered shoe , which have afforded legitimate subjects of ...
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... voice of some one ascending the stairs from the kitchen story , and singing at full pitch of voice . The high notes were too shrill for a man , the low seemed too deep for a woman . The words , as far as Mannering could distinguish them ...
... voice of some one ascending the stairs from the kitchen story , and singing at full pitch of voice . The high notes were too shrill for a man , the low seemed too deep for a woman . The words , as far as Mannering could distinguish them ...
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... voice , and cutting three capers with such strength and agility as almost to touch the roof of the room , concluded , " And now , Laird , will ye no order me a tass o ' brandy ? " " That you shall have , Meg . Sit down yont there at the ...
... voice , and cutting three capers with such strength and agility as almost to touch the roof of the room , concluded , " And now , Laird , will ye no order me a tass o ' brandy ? " " That you shall have , Meg . Sit down yont there at the ...
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