Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... received their magistrates with a loud cry , in which the thirst of revenge was announced , together with the de ... receiving and circulating a thousand vary- ing reports THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH .
... received their magistrates with a loud cry , in which the thirst of revenge was announced , together with the de ... receiving and circulating a thousand vary- ing reports THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH .
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Sir Walter Scott. streets , receiving and circulating a thousand vary- ing reports , the fathers of the city caused the body to be raised and more closely examined ; when it was instantly perceived , and the truth publicly an- nounced ...
Sir Walter Scott. streets , receiving and circulating a thousand vary- ing reports , the fathers of the city caused the body to be raised and more closely examined ; when it was instantly perceived , and the truth publicly an- nounced ...
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... received this mark of filial attachment with tears of gratitude , and proudly presented his son to his brother Albany , who entered shortly afterwards . He took them each by the hand . " Now are we three Stewarts , " he said , " as in ...
... received this mark of filial attachment with tears of gratitude , and proudly presented his son to his brother Albany , who entered shortly afterwards . He took them each by the hand . " Now are we three Stewarts , " he said , " as in ...
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... received for truth , even if her understanding had been at leisure to examine its credibility . Without knowing what she sought , except the general desire to know the worst of the dreadful report , she hurried forward to the very spot ...
... received for truth , even if her understanding had been at leisure to examine its credibility . Without knowing what she sought , except the general desire to know the worst of the dreadful report , she hurried forward to the very spot ...
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... received notions about peace and forgiveness , which methinks suit ill with a country where the laws cannot protect us , unless we have spirit to protect ourselves . If you determine for the combat , I will do my best to persuade her to ...
... received notions about peace and forgiveness , which methinks suit ill with a country where the laws cannot protect us , unless we have spirit to protect ourselves . If you determine for the combat , I will do my best to persuade her to ...
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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.