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 7
... Mannering , upon the propriety and com- fort of wrapping his stirrup - irons round with a wisp of straw when he had occasion to ride in a chill evening . Godfrey Bertram , of Ellangowan , succeeded to a long pedigree and a short rent ...
... Mannering , upon the propriety and com- fort of wrapping his stirrup - irons round with a wisp of straw when he had occasion to ride in a chill evening . Godfrey Bertram , of Ellangowan , succeeded to a long pedigree and a short rent ...
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... Mannering's arrival . Though we have said so much of the Laird himself , it still remains that we make the reader in some degree acquainted with his companion . This was Abel Sampson , commonly called , from his occupation as a ...
... Mannering's arrival . Though we have said so much of the Laird himself , it still remains that we make the reader in some degree acquainted with his companion . This was Abel Sampson , commonly called , from his occupation as a ...
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... Mannering , after looking at his watch , and noting with great exactness the hour and minute of the birth , requested , with becoming gravity , that the Dominie would conduct him to some place where he might have a view of the heavenly ...
... Mannering , after looking at his watch , and noting with great exactness the hour and minute of the birth , requested , with becoming gravity , that the Dominie would conduct him to some place where he might have a view of the heavenly ...
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... Mannering , while gazing upon these brilliant bodies , was half inclined to believe in the influence ascribed to them by superstition over human events . But Mannering was a youthful lover , and might perhaps be influenced by the ...
... Mannering , while gazing upon these brilliant bodies , was half inclined to believe in the influence ascribed to them by superstition over human events . But Mannering was a youthful lover , and might perhaps be influenced by the ...
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... Mannering to the front of the old castle . It consisted of two massive round towers , project- ing , deeply and darkly , at the extreme angles of a curtain , or flat wall , which united them , and thus protecting the main entrance ...
... Mannering to the front of the old castle . It consisted of two massive round towers , project- ing , deeply and darkly , at the extreme angles of a curtain , or flat wall , which united them , and thus protecting the main entrance ...
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