Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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Page 32
... trust ? " said the Smith ; .66 nay , a caudle and a dose of matrimonial advice will bring him to life again . " " No , Henry , no . He is slain - slain with a bat- tle - axe , or some such weapon . " " Impossible ! " replied the Smith ...
... trust ? " said the Smith ; .66 nay , a caudle and a dose of matrimonial advice will bring him to life again . " " No , Henry , no . He is slain - slain with a bat- tle - axe , or some such weapon . " " Impossible ! " replied the Smith ...
Page 53
... orphans . " If there had been a possibility , which in that age there was not , of Henry's rejecting or escaping from a trust for which all men seemed to destine him , every wish and idea of retreat was cut THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 53.
... orphans . " If there had been a possibility , which in that age there was not , of Henry's rejecting or escaping from a trust for which all men seemed to destine him , every wish and idea of retreat was cut THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 53.
Page 69
... trust they have assumed a favourable aspect , " answered the clergyman . " The fire which threat- ened the whole country is likely to be drenched out by the blood of some forty or fifty kerne THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 69.
... trust they have assumed a favourable aspect , " answered the clergyman . " The fire which threat- ened the whole country is likely to be drenched out by the blood of some forty or fifty kerne THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH . 69.
Page 80
... trust the corporeal pangs will soon be , perhaps the stormy feelings of the mind may subside of themselves . " " Henbane Dwining , " said the patient , as he felt the pain of his wound assuaged , “ thou art a pre- cious and invaluable ...
... trust the corporeal pangs will soon be , perhaps the stormy feelings of the mind may subside of themselves . " " Henbane Dwining , " said the patient , as he felt the pain of his wound assuaged , “ thou art a pre- cious and invaluable ...
Page 87
... trust me he shall betray no confidence . " 66 66 - Why , there's a willing fiend , that needs neither pushing nor prompting ! " said Ramorny . " As I trust I shall need neither in your knight- hood's service . " " We will go ...
... trust me he shall betray no confidence . " 66 66 - Why , there's a willing fiend , that needs neither pushing nor prompting ! " said Ramorny . " As I trust I shall need neither in your knight- hood's service . " " We will go ...
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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.