Waverley Novels, Volume 20

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Robert Cadell, Edinburgh, and Whittaker & Company London., 1831

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Page 238 - Lifted her up, a weary weight, Over the threshold of the gate : Then the lady rose again...
Page 238 - So free from danger, free from fear, They crossed the court : right glad they were. And Christabel devoutly cried To the Lady by her side ; Praise we the virgin all divine Who hath rescued thee from thy distress ! Alas, alas ! said Geraldine, I cannot speak for weariness.
Page 210 - The church stood in my way, and I took my horse and my company and went thither. I thought I should have found a great company in the church, and when I came there the church door was fast locked.
Page 210 - Sir this is a busy day with us, we cannot hear you, it is Robin Hood's day. The parish are gone abroad to gather for Robin Hood. I pray you let them not.

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