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Page 76
... Colonel Mannering , sir , from the East Indies . ' ' What , him we read of in the newspapers ? ' ' Ay , ay , just the same . It was he relieved Cuddieburn , and defended Chingalore , and defeated the great Mahratta chief , Ram Jolli ...
... Colonel Mannering , sir , from the East Indies . ' ' What , him we read of in the newspapers ? ' ' Ay , ay , just the same . It was he relieved Cuddieburn , and defended Chingalore , and defeated the great Mahratta chief , Ram Jolli ...
Page 77
... Colonel was walking pensively up and down the parlour when the officious landlady re - entered to take his commands . Having given them in the manner he thought would be most acceptable for the good of the house , ' he begged to detain ...
... Colonel was walking pensively up and down the parlour when the officious landlady re - entered to take his commands . Having given them in the manner he thought would be most acceptable for the good of the house , ' he begged to detain ...
Page 78
... Colonel Mannering's compliments to him , and I would be glad he would do me the pleasure of supping with me , and bring these papers with him ; and I beg , good madam , you will say nothing of this to any one else . ' ' Me , sir ? ne'er ...
... Colonel Mannering's compliments to him , and I would be glad he would do me the pleasure of supping with me , and bring these papers with him ; and I beg , good madam , you will say nothing of this to any one else . ' ' Me , sir ? ne'er ...
Page 83
... Colonel Mannering at once disposed this gentleman , who was a man of intelligence and probity , to be open and confidential . He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the property . ' It was settled , ' he said , ' the greater ...
... Colonel Mannering at once disposed this gentleman , who was a man of intelligence and probity , to be open and confidential . He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the property . ' It was settled , ' he said , ' the greater ...
Page 85
... Colonel Mannering could find any one disposed to answer his reiterated questions concerning Ellangowan himself . At length an old maid - servant , who held her apron to her eyes as she spoke , told him ' the Laird was something better ...
... Colonel Mannering could find any one disposed to answer his reiterated questions concerning Ellangowan himself . At length an old maid - servant , who held her apron to her eyes as she spoke , told him ' the Laird was something better ...
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