Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... Duke of Rothsay , listening : it is , and rarely touched . I should remember that dying fall . Steer towards the boat from whence the music comes . " W. Miller . 1832 . CHRONICLES OF THE CANONGATE . Second Series . SAINT VALENTINE'S.
... Duke of Rothsay , listening : it is , and rarely touched . I should remember that dying fall . Steer towards the boat from whence the music comes . " W. Miller . 1832 . CHRONICLES OF THE CANONGATE . Second Series . SAINT VALENTINE'S.
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... Duke of Al- bany that will not let good King Robert hear the distresses of his people . " " Are we to be slain in our own streets for the King's softness of heart ? " said the butcher . " The Bruce did otherwise . If the King will not ...
... Duke of Al- bany that will not let good King Robert hear the distresses of his people . " " Are we to be slain in our own streets for the King's softness of heart ? " said the butcher . " The Bruce did otherwise . If the King will not ...
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... Duke of Rothsay , Prince Royal of Scotland . " A low groan went through the assembly . " Yes ; so it is , brave burghers , " continued Sir Patrick ; " our enquiries have led us into conclu- sions both melancholy and terrible . But as no ...
... Duke of Rothsay , Prince Royal of Scotland . " A low groan went through the assembly . " Yes ; so it is , brave burghers , " continued Sir Patrick ; " our enquiries have led us into conclu- sions both melancholy and terrible . But as no ...
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... Duke of Rothsay's family , it cannot be said that he or any of his people , who may have done this bloody deed , ( if it has truly been done by them , ) have been encouraged or hounded out upon such an errand by my poor boy . I am sure ...
... Duke of Rothsay's family , it cannot be said that he or any of his people , who may have done this bloody deed , ( if it has truly been done by them , ) have been encouraged or hounded out upon such an errand by my poor boy . I am sure ...
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... Duke continued , with a sigh , " this burly intractable Knight of Kinfauns , and his brawling herd of burghers , will not view the matter as we do . They have the boldness to say , that this dead fellow had been misused by Rothsay and ...
... Duke continued , with a sigh , " this burly intractable Knight of Kinfauns , and his brawling herd of burghers , will not view the matter as we do . They have the boldness to say , that this dead fellow had been misused by Rothsay and ...
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Page 263 - Whilome in Albion's isle there dwelt a youth, Who ne in virtue's ways did take delight ; But spent his days in riot most uncouth, And vex'd with mirth the drowsy ear of Night. Ah me ! in sooth he was a shameless wight, Sore given to revel and ungodly glee ; Few earthly things found favour in his sight Save concubines and carnal companie, And flaunting wassailers of high and low degree.
Page 197 - Each robber chief upheld his armed halls, Doing his evil will, nor less elate Than mightier heroes of a longer date. What want these outlaws conquerors should have? But History's purchased page to call them great? A wider space, an ornamented grave? Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.