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Walter Scott. Such , dearest Matilda , was my first alarmi . I must not forget to add ,
that the ruffians left at a cottage on the road - side , the man whose face was
blackened with powder , apparently because he was unable to bear
transportation .
Walter Scott. Such , dearest Matilda , was my first alarmi . I must not forget to add ,
that the ruffians left at a cottage on the road - side , the man whose face was
blackened with powder , apparently because he was unable to bear
transportation .
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One side of it is bordered by a steep crag , from which hung a thousand
enormous icicles all glittering in the sun ; on the other side was a little wood , now
exhibiting that fantastic appearance which the pine - trees present when their
branches ...
One side of it is bordered by a steep crag , from which hung a thousand
enormous icicles all glittering in the sun ; on the other side was a little wood , now
exhibiting that fantastic appearance which the pine - trees present when their
branches ...
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... inventar o ' the property , and gie her a receipt before the Deacon — or , what
she wad like muckle better , an it could be sealed up and left in Deacon Bearcliff's
hands , it wad mak her mind easyShe was for naething but justice on a ' sides .
... inventar o ' the property , and gie her a receipt before the Deacon — or , what
she wad like muckle better , an it could be sealed up and left in Deacon Bearcliff's
hands , it wad mak her mind easyShe was for naething but justice on a ' sides .
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None , ” they said , “ but an ordinary bit cutlass or hanger by his side . " “ Now , ”
said the Deacon , taking Glossin by the button ( for in considering this intricate
subject , he had forgot Glossin's new accession of rank ) — “ this is but doubtfu ...
None , ” they said , “ but an ordinary bit cutlass or hanger by his side . " “ Now , ”
said the Deacon , taking Glossin by the button ( for in considering this intricate
subject , he had forgot Glossin's new accession of rank ) — “ this is but doubtfu ...
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Your honour sees I went down to yon place that your honour spoke o ' , that's kept
by her that your honour kens o ' , by the sea - side . —So says she , what are you
wanting here ? ye'll be come wi ' a broom in your pocket frae Ellangowan ?
Your honour sees I went down to yon place that your honour spoke o ' , that's kept
by her that your honour kens o ' , by the sea - side . —So says she , what are you
wanting here ? ye'll be come wi ' a broom in your pocket frae Ellangowan ?
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