Guy ManneringJ.M. Dent and Sons, 1912 - 427 pages |
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Page 252
... Pleydell . 66 " for your " Na , sir , nae memorial , " answered Dandie ; honour said before , Mr. Pleydell , ye'll mind , that ye liked best to hear us hill - folk tell our ain tale by word o ' mouth . " " Beshrew my tongue that said so ...
... Pleydell . 66 " for your " Na , sir , nae memorial , " answered Dandie ; honour said before , Mr. Pleydell , ye'll mind , that ye liked best to hear us hill - folk tell our ain tale by word o ' mouth . " " Beshrew my tongue that said so ...
Page 253
... Pleydell . " How many sheep will it feed ? " " Ou , no mony , " said Dandie , scratching his head , - " it's lying high and exposed - it may feed a hog , or aiblins twa in a good year . " " And for this grazing , which may be worth ...
... Pleydell . " How many sheep will it feed ? " " Ou , no mony , " said Dandie , scratching his head , - " it's lying high and exposed - it may feed a hog , or aiblins twa in a good year . " " And for this grazing , which may be worth ...
Page 254
... Pleydell , 66 we shall have an- other Lord Soulis ' mistake - Pr'ythee , man , comprehend me ; I wish you to consider how very trifling and foolish a lawsuit you wish to engage in . " 66 Ay , sir ? " said Dandie , in a disappointed tone ...
... Pleydell , 66 we shall have an- other Lord Soulis ' mistake - Pr'ythee , man , comprehend me ; I wish you to consider how very trifling and foolish a lawsuit you wish to engage in . " 66 Ay , sir ? " said Dandie , in a disappointed tone ...
Page 256
... Pleydell was suddenly ushered in . A nicely dressed bob - wig , upon every hair of which a zealous and careful barber had bestowed its proper allowance of powder ; a well - brushed black suit , with very clean shoes and gold buckles and ...
... Pleydell was suddenly ushered in . A nicely dressed bob - wig , upon every hair of which a zealous and careful barber had bestowed its proper allowance of powder ; a well - brushed black suit , with very clean shoes and gold buckles and ...
Page 257
... Pleydell ; " he'll attend him , or conduct him , wherever he chooses to go , with a happy indifference as to kirk or market , meeting or court of justice , or any other place whatever - and bring him safe home at whatever hour you ...
... Pleydell ; " he'll attend him , or conduct him , wherever he chooses to go , with a happy indifference as to kirk or market , meeting or court of justice , or any other place whatever - and bring him safe home at whatever hour you ...
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