Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... passed along , she felt all the wild influence of the agitating scene , and it was with difficulty she forbore from repeating the cries of lamentation and alarm , which were echoed around her . In the meantime , she rushed rapidly on ...
... passed along , she felt all the wild influence of the agitating scene , and it was with difficulty she forbore from repeating the cries of lamentation and alarm , which were echoed around her . In the meantime , she rushed rapidly on ...
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... passed betwixt him and me on the subject ; and , as I think , he left me with the purpose of visiting Henry Smith , for he broke off from the morrice - dancers , promising , as it seems , to meet them , as your honour has said , at the ...
... passed betwixt him and me on the subject ; and , as I think , he left me with the purpose of visiting Henry Smith , for he broke off from the morrice - dancers , promising , as it seems , to meet them , as your honour has said , at the ...
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... passed , and now new mischief has occurred , fraught with much peril to your Majesty , as well as to your royal heir , and to the whole kingdom . " " What mean you , Robin ? " said the weak- minded King . " By the tomb of our parents ...
... passed , and now new mischief has occurred , fraught with much peril to your Majesty , as well as to your royal heir , and to the whole kingdom . " " What mean you , Robin ? " said the weak- minded King . " By the tomb of our parents ...
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... passed on , therefore , in his discourse , without observing his son's speech ; but in private , Rothsay's rash- ness augmented the displeasure which his father began to entertain against him . " It is well the Douglas is on the marches ...
... passed on , therefore , in his discourse , without observing his son's speech ; but in private , Rothsay's rash- ness augmented the displeasure which his father began to entertain against him . " It is well the Douglas is on the marches ...
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... passing , in his creeping man- ner , along the street , the cry of females was heard behind him . 66 Ay , there he is , Our Lady be praised ! — there is the most helpful man in Perth , " said one voice . " They may speak of knights and ...
... passing , in his creeping man- ner , along the street , the cry of females was heard behind him . 66 Ay , there he is , Our Lady be praised ! — there is the most helpful man in Perth , " said one voice . " They may speak of knights 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.