Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... late mistress , and supported by the athletic arms of her foster son , she saw the apparently lifeless form of the Fair Maid of Perth . " Catharine Glover ! " she said ; " and , Holy Mother — a dying woman , as it would seem ! " " Not ...
... late mistress , and supported by the athletic arms of her foster son , she saw the apparently lifeless form of the Fair Maid of Perth . " Catharine Glover ! " she said ; " and , Holy Mother — a dying woman , as it would seem ! " " Not ...
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... late husband , whom she quickly caused to lower his crest when she chanced to hear him crowing out of season . But now , under the influence of powerful passion , she assumed a far more imposing character . " Do you laugh , " she said ...
... late husband , whom she quickly caused to lower his crest when she chanced to hear him crowing out of season . But now , under the influence of powerful passion , she assumed a far more imposing character . " Do you laugh , " she said ...
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... late fellow - citizen , Oli- ver Proudfute , hath been found dead in the High Street , close by the entrance into the Wynd . It seemeth he was slain by a heavy blow with a short axe , dealt from behind and at unawares ; and the act by ...
... late fellow - citizen , Oli- ver Proudfute , hath been found dead in the High Street , close by the entrance into the Wynd . It seemeth he was slain by a heavy blow with a short axe , dealt from behind and at unawares ; and the act by ...
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Sir Walter Scott. Proudfute , till a late period , accompanying the Entry of the morrice - dancers , * of whom he was one , as far as the house of Simon Glover , in Cur- few Street , where they again played their pageant . It is also ...
Sir Walter Scott. Proudfute , till a late period , accompanying the Entry of the morrice - dancers , * of whom he was one , as far as the house of Simon Glover , in Cur- few Street , where they again played their pageant . It is also ...
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... late as towards the end of the seven- teenth century . But before the meeting dissolved , Bailie Craigdallie thought it meet to enquire , who was to be the champion of Maudie , or Magdalen Proudfute , and her two children . " There need ...
... late as towards the end of the seven- teenth century . But before the meeting dissolved , Bailie Craigdallie thought it meet to enquire , who was to be the champion of Maudie , or Magdalen Proudfute , and her two children . " There need ...
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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.