Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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Sir Walter Scott. the kennel , in the manner in which he had fallen , under the blow , as our readers will easily ima- gine , of Antony Bonthron , the " boy of the belt , ” that is , the executioner of the pleasure , of John of Ramorny ...
Sir Walter Scott. the kennel , in the manner in which he had fallen , under the blow , as our readers will easily ima- gine , of Antony Bonthron , the " boy of the belt , ” that is , the executioner of the pleasure , of John of Ramorny ...
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... Sir John Ramorny had , however , been of such an impressive nature , as to obliterate all traces of what he had vague- ly heard of the bloody act of the assassin , except- ing a confused recollection that some one or other had been ...
... Sir John Ramorny had , however , been of such an impressive nature , as to obliterate all traces of what he had vague- ly heard of the bloody act of the assassin , except- ing a confused recollection that some one or other had been ...
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... Sir John Ramorny , Master of the Horse to his Royal Highness the 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 ...
... Sir John Ramorny , Master of the Horse to his Royal Highness the 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 ...
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... Sir John Ramorny and yourself ? " " To a certainty , my lord , there is . It is now generally said , that Black Quentin , who went over Tay to Fife some days since , was the owner of the hand which was found in Couvrefew Street upon the eve ...
... Sir John Ramorny and yourself ? " " To a certainty , my lord , there is . It is now generally said , that Black Quentin , who went over Tay to Fife some days since , was the owner of the hand which was found in Couvrefew Street upon the eve ...
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... Sir Louis Lundin , " my advice being taken , that the body of our murdered fellow - citizen be transported into the High Church of St John , * and suitable masses said for the benefit of his soul , and for the disco- very of his foul ...
... Sir Louis Lundin , " my advice being taken , that the body of our murdered fellow - citizen be transported into the High Church of St John , * and suitable masses said for the benefit of his soul , and for the disco- very of his foul ...
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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.