The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott: With a Biography, and His Last Additions and Illustrations, Volume 6Conner & Cooke, 1833 - English literature |
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Page 60
... gave up the cause of Perkin Warbeck , satisfied either that he had no right to the throne , or that he had not a hold on the affections of any considerable party sufficient to make such a right good . The adventurer , aban- doned by ...
... gave up the cause of Perkin Warbeck , satisfied either that he had no right to the throne , or that he had not a hold on the affections of any considerable party sufficient to make such a right good . The adventurer , aban- doned by ...
Page 78
... gave the English the advantage of the ground , they being drawn up on the top of a sloping eminence . The Scots formed in their usual order . They were armed with broadswords of an admirable form and temper , and a coarse handkerchief ...
... gave the English the advantage of the ground , they being drawn up on the top of a sloping eminence . The Scots formed in their usual order . They were armed with broadswords of an admirable form and temper , and a coarse handkerchief ...
Page 83
... gave him frequent admission to Mary's presence , as she delighted in that art ; and his address and arts of insinuation , gained him a considerable influence over her mind . It was almost necessary that the Queen should have near her ...
... gave him frequent admission to Mary's presence , as she delighted in that art ; and his address and arts of insinuation , gained him a considerable influence over her mind . It was almost necessary that the Queen should have near her ...
Page 90
... gave Bothwellhaugh time to take a deliberate aim . He fired the carbine , and the Regent fell , mortally wounded . The ball , after passing through his body , killed the horse of a gentleman who rode on his right hand . His attendants ...
... gave Bothwellhaugh time to take a deliberate aim . He fired the carbine , and the Regent fell , mortally wounded . The ball , after passing through his body , killed the horse of a gentleman who rode on his right hand . His attendants ...
Page 95
... gave Arran an example of the changeful character of court favour . The lesson was a striking one ; but Arran did not profit by it . theless rendered liable to lose her right of succession to. Jaines , with the purpose of recovering his ...
... gave Arran an example of the changeful character of court favour . The lesson was a striking one ; but Arran did not profit by it . theless rendered liable to lose her right of succession to. Jaines , with the purpose of recovering his ...
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