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 62
... Hatteraick had landed a cargo of spirits , and other contraband goods upon the beach not far from Ellangowan , and , confiding in the indifference with which the Laird had formerly regarded similar infractions of the law , he was ...
... Hatteraick had landed a cargo of spirits , and other contraband goods upon the beach not far from Ellangowan , and , confiding in the indifference with which the Laird had formerly regarded similar infractions of the law , he was ...
Page 63
... Hatteraick's lugger being on the coast again , and he'll be back this day ; so we'll have a bottle of claret , and drink little Harry's health . " " I wish , " replied the lady , " Frank Kennedy would let Dirk Hatteraick alane . What ...
... Hatteraick's lugger being on the coast again , and he'll be back this day ; so we'll have a bottle of claret , and drink little Harry's health . " " I wish , " replied the lady , " Frank Kennedy would let Dirk Hatteraick alane . What ...
Page 64
... Hatteraick sent me a ' the way from Antwerp ? It will be lang or the King sends me onything , or Frank Kennedy either . And then ye would quarrel with these gipsies too ? I expect every day to hear the barnyard's in a low . " — " I tell ...
... Hatteraick sent me a ' the way from Antwerp ? It will be lang or the King sends me onything , or Frank Kennedy either . And then ye would quarrel with these gipsies too ? I expect every day to hear the barnyard's in a low . " — " I tell ...
Page 75
... Hatteraick's vessel was certain . Two men from the opposite side of Warroch Bay ( so the in- let on the southern side of the Point of Warroch is called ) had seen , though at a great distance , the lugger drive eastward , after doubling ...
... Hatteraick's vessel was certain . Two men from the opposite side of Warroch Bay ( so the in- let on the southern side of the Point of Warroch is called ) had seen , though at a great distance , the lugger drive eastward , after doubling ...
Page 76
... Hatteraick master , upon the informa- tion and requisition of Francis Kennedy , of his Majesty's excise service ; and that Kennedy was to be upon the outlook on the shore , in case Hatteraick , who was known to be a desperate fellow ...
... Hatteraick master , upon the informa- tion and requisition of Francis Kennedy , of his Majesty's excise service ; and that Kennedy was to be upon the outlook on the shore , in case Hatteraick , who was known to be a desperate fellow ...
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