Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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Page 32
... replied the Smith ; " he was light - footed enough , and would not for all Perth have trusted to his hands , when he could extricate himself by his heels . " " No choice was allowed him . The blow was dealt in the very back of his head ...
... replied the Smith ; " he was light - footed enough , and would not for all Perth have trusted to his hands , when he could extricate himself by his heels . " " No choice was allowed him . The blow was dealt in the very back of his head ...
Page 35
... " Henry groaned deeply , and was silent for an in- stant , then replied , " I would rather be dead than dishonoured , though I should never see her again ! 6 Had it been yester evening , I would have THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 35.
... " Henry groaned deeply , and was silent for an in- stant , then replied , " I would rather be dead than dishonoured , though I should never see her again ! 6 Had it been yester evening , I would have THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 35.
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... replied Henry . " And did he intimate his fear of having to do with them on his return ? " again demanded Sir Patrick . " He alluded particularly to his being waylaid , which I treated as visionary , having been able to see no one in ...
... replied Henry . " And did he intimate his fear of having to do with them on his return ? " again demanded Sir Patrick . " He alluded particularly to his being waylaid , which I treated as visionary , having been able to see no one in ...
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... replied by the voice of Bailie Craigdallie , " 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 ...
... replied by the voice of Bailie Craigdallie , " 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 ...
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... replied , — " I , Henry the Smith , dwelling in the Wynd of Perth , good man and true , and freely born , accept the office of champion to this widow Magdalen , and these orphans , and will do battle in their quar- rel to the death ...
... replied , — " I , Henry the Smith , dwelling in the Wynd of Perth , good man and true , and freely born , accept the office of champion to this widow Magdalen , and these orphans , and will do battle in their quar- rel to the death ...
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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.