Guy ManneringThe tale was originally told me by an old servant of my father's, an excellent old Highlander, without a fault. He believed as firmly in the story as in any part of his creed. A grave and elderly person, according to old John MacKinlay's account, while traveling in the wilder parts of Galloway, was benighted. With difficulty he found his way to a country seat, where he was readily admitted. The owner of the house was much struck by the reverend appearance of his guest, and apologized to him for a certain degree of confusion which must unavoidably attend his reception. The lady of the house was, he said, confined to her apartment, and on the point of making her husband a father for the first time. Not so, sir, said the stranger; my wants are few, and easily supplied, and I trust the present circumstances may even afford an opportunity of showing my gratitude for your hospitality. Let me only request that I may be informed of the exact minute of the birth. I will not conceal from you that I am skillful in understanding and interpreting the movements of those planetary bodies which exert their influences on the destiny of mortals. competent estate, and only use the knowledge I possess for the benefit of those in whom I feel an interest... |
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Page 103
... Colonel accounted to be his daughter . She was looking , from time to time , anxiously towards the avenue , as if expecting a post - chaise ; and between whiles busied herself in adjusting the blan- kets , so as to protect her father ...
... Colonel accounted to be his daughter . She was looking , from time to time , anxiously towards the avenue , as if expecting a post - chaise ; and between whiles busied herself in adjusting the blan- kets , so as to protect her father ...
Page 112
... Colonel Mannering , or at least a letter containing powers to act for him . But none such arrived . Mr. Mac - Morlan waked early in the morning- walked over to the Post - office there were no letters for him . He endeavoured to persuade ...
... Colonel Mannering , or at least a letter containing powers to act for him . But none such arrived . Mr. Mac - Morlan waked early in the morning- walked over to the Post - office there were no letters for him . He endeavoured to persuade ...
Page 113
... Colonel Mannering , dated four days back , at a town about a hundred miles ' distance from Kippletringan , con- taining full powers to Mr. Mac - Morlan , or any one whom he might employ , to make the intended purchase , and stating ...
... Colonel Mannering , dated four days back , at a town about a hundred miles ' distance from Kippletringan , con- taining full powers to Mr. Mac - Morlan , or any one whom he might employ , to make the intended purchase , and stating ...
Page 118
... Colonel Mannering returned ? " - 99 " No , no , not Colonel Mannering ; but what do you think of your acquaintance , Mr. Charles Hazlewood ? He talks of taking his lessons here ; I wish we may have ac- commodation for him . " Lucy ...
... Colonel Mannering returned ? " - 99 " No , no , not Colonel Mannering ; but what do you think of your acquaintance , Mr. Charles Hazlewood ? He talks of taking his lessons here ; I wish we may have ac- commodation for him . " Lucy ...
Page 126
... Colonel Mannering turned his horse's head in a more southerly direction , and neither " stinted nor staid , " until he arrived at the mansion of his friend Mr. Mervyn , upon the banks of one of the lakes of Westmoreland . CHAPTER ...
... Colonel Mannering turned his horse's head in a more southerly direction , and neither " stinted nor staid , " until he arrived at the mansion of his friend Mr. Mervyn , upon the banks of one of the lakes of Westmoreland . CHAPTER ...
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