Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... Henry -We will hold that thou hast confessed thy follies , hast obtained absolution , and art relieved of all the guilt thou stoodest charged with . " " Nay , touching that , father Simon , " THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 29.
... Henry -We will hold that thou hast confessed thy follies , hast obtained absolution , and art relieved of all the guilt thou stoodest charged with . " " Nay , touching that , father Simon , " THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 29.
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... charge of her till we return ; and then , as the town is in misrule , we two , Harry , will carry her home , and they will be bold men that cross us . " " Nay , my dear father , " said Catharine , with a smile , " now you are taking ...
... charge of her till we return ; and then , as the town is in misrule , we two , Harry , will carry her home , and they will be bold men that cross us . " " Nay , my dear father , " said Catharine , with a smile , " now you are taking ...
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... charge . Watch the doors well- let little Jannekin scout up and down the wynd , and have your arms ready if any one approaches the house . Open the doors to no man , till Father Glover or I return ; it concerns my life and happi- ness ...
... charge . Watch the doors well- let little Jannekin scout up and down the wynd , and have your arms ready if any one approaches the house . Open the doors to no man , till Father Glover or I return ; it concerns my life and happi- ness ...
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... charge against any one for the wrong done to her and her orphan children , must support it by a champion , according to law and custom ; for be the murderer who he may , we know enough of these followers of the nobles to be assured ...
... charge against any one for the wrong done to her and her orphan children , must support it by a champion , according to law and custom ; for be the murderer who he may , we know enough of these followers of the nobles to be assured ...
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... charge the crime upon them ? " The Magistrates whispered together for several minutes , and then replied by the voice of Bailie Craigdallie , " Noble Knight , and our worthy Provost , we agree entirely in what your wisdom has spoken ...
... charge the crime upon them ? " The Magistrates whispered together for several minutes , and then replied by the voice of Bailie Craigdallie , " Noble Knight , and our worthy Provost , we agree entirely in what your wisdom has spoken ...
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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.