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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... leave the front of the house . But , in truth , unless the hall- door should be forced , we were in little danger ... leaving only spaces through which the defenders might fire upon the assailants . ' My father had now made his ...
... leave the front of the house . But , in truth , unless the hall- door should be forced , we were in little danger ... leaving only spaces through which the defenders might fire upon the assailants . ' My father had now made his ...
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... leave , he had usually been esteemed competent to taking measures for the safety or protection of his family ; that if he remained quiet at home , he conceived the welcome the villains had received was not of a nature to invite a second ...
... leave , he had usually been esteemed competent to taking measures for the safety or protection of his family ; that if he remained quiet at home , he conceived the welcome the villains had received was not of a nature to invite a second ...
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... , I wish to know if the justices are to dine here as usual after the business of the court on Tuesday ? ' ' I believe I fancy sae , sir — as usual ' — ( about to leave the room ) . ' Stay a moment , Mrs. Mac - Candlish — 24 GUY MANNERING.
... , I wish to know if the justices are to dine here as usual after the business of the court on Tuesday ? ' ' I believe I fancy sae , sir — as usual ' — ( about to leave the room ) . ' Stay a moment , Mrs. Mac - Candlish — 24 GUY MANNERING.
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... leave their ain wark to the like o ' him . — But as lang as siller's current , Deacon , folk maunna look ower nicely at what king's head's on ' t . ' ' I doubt Glossin will prove but shand * after a ' , mistress , ' said Jabos , as he ...
... leave their ain wark to the like o ' him . — But as lang as siller's current , Deacon , folk maunna look ower nicely at what king's head's on ' t . ' ' I doubt Glossin will prove but shand * after a ' , mistress , ' said Jabos , as he ...
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Contents
Section 16 | 209 |
Section 17 | 223 |
Section 18 | 240 |
Section 19 | 251 |
Section 20 | 265 |
Section 21 | 282 |
Section 22 | 295 |
Section 23 | 307 |
Section 9 | 108 |
Section 10 | 122 |
Section 11 | 137 |
Section 12 | 149 |
Section 13 | 172 |
Section 14 | 185 |
Section 15 | 196 |
Section 24 | 328 |
Section 25 | 342 |
Section 26 | 354 |
Section 27 | 362 |
Section 28 | 371 |
Section 29 | 378 |
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Page 20 - A man may see how this world goes, with no eyes. Look with thine ears: see how yon' justice rails upon yon' simple thief. Hark, in thine ear: Change places; and, handydandy, which is the justice, which is the thief?