Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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Page 46
... Noble Knight , and our worthy Provost , we agree entirely in what your wisdom has spoken concerning this dark and bloody mat- ter ; nor do we doubt your sagacity in tracing to the fellowship and the company of John Ramor- ny of that Ilk ...
... Noble Knight , and our worthy Provost , we agree entirely in what your wisdom has spoken concerning this dark and bloody mat- ter ; nor do we doubt your sagacity in tracing to the fellowship and the company of John Ramor- ny of that Ilk ...
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... noble qualities both of head and heart , sometimes shows , at twenty- three years of age , the wanton humours of a boy , towards whom restraint may be kindness . - And do not be discouraged that it is so , my liege , or angry with your ...
... noble qualities both of head and heart , sometimes shows , at twenty- three years of age , the wanton humours of a boy , towards whom restraint may be kindness . - And do not be discouraged that it is so , my liege , or angry with your ...
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... , he was obliged to offer a splendid collation , to acknow- ledge in some degree his sense of the countenance which the young noble had afforded him . CHAPTER V. In pottingry he wrocht great pyne ; He 78 CHRONICLES OF THE CANONGATE .
... , he was obliged to offer a splendid collation , to acknow- ledge in some degree his sense of the countenance which the young noble had afforded him . CHAPTER V. In pottingry he wrocht great pyne ; He 78 CHRONICLES OF THE CANONGATE .
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... noble patron , " said the leech , with a chuckling laugh of enjoyment , which he vainly endeavoured to disguise under a tone of affected sensibility . " We will apply some fresh balsam , and he , he , he ! -relieve your knightly honour ...
... noble patron , " said the leech , with a chuckling laugh of enjoyment , which he vainly endeavoured to disguise under a tone of affected sensibility . " We will apply some fresh balsam , and he , he , he ! -relieve your knightly honour ...
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... noble sir , " replied the mediciner ; " would you have me , who know little save of chamber practice , be as skilful of woodcraft as your noble self , or tell hart from hind , doe from roe , in a glade at midnight ? I misdoubted me ...
... noble sir , " replied the mediciner ; " would you have me , who know little save of chamber practice , be as skilful of woodcraft as your noble self , or tell hart from hind , doe from roe , in a glade at midnight ? I misdoubted me ...
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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.