The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott: With a Biography, and His Last Additions and Illustrations, Volume 4Conner & Cooke, 1833 |
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Page 48
... replied his companion , " to render an account to them . ' " He may be an orphan , " said Lord Nigel ; " but surely , being a page in your lordship's family , his pa- rents must be of rank . " ' How were it possible , my lord , " said ...
... replied his companion , " to render an account to them . ' " He may be an orphan , " said Lord Nigel ; " but surely , being a page in your lordship's family , his pa- rents must be of rank . " ' How were it possible , my lord , " said ...
Page 58
... replied Nigel , very angrily . I play with whom I please , but I will only play for what stake I please . " " That is just what they say , my lord , " said the unmerciful Richie , whose natural love of lecturing , as well as his ...
... replied Nigel , very angrily . I play with whom I please , but I will only play for what stake I please . " " That is just what they say , my lord , " said the unmerciful Richie , whose natural love of lecturing , as well as his ...
Page 59
... replied his sapient follower , " as she seemed to be a well - fashioned woman , and to take pleasure in sensible company , I was no way reluctant to admit her to my conversation . " " I dare say not , " said Lord Nigel ; " nor unwilling ...
... replied his sapient follower , " as she seemed to be a well - fashioned woman , and to take pleasure in sensible company , I was no way reluctant to admit her to my conversation . " " I dare say not , " said Lord Nigel ; " nor unwilling ...
Page 73
... replied Mistress Margaret , " but that I have seen the real flowers blossom three times over since I first saw Monna Paula working in her canvass garden , and her violets have not budded yet . " " True , lady - bird . " replied Hermione ...
... replied Mistress Margaret , " but that I have seen the real flowers blossom three times over since I first saw Monna Paula working in her canvass garden , and her violets have not budded yet . " " True , lady - bird . " replied Hermione ...
Page 75
... replied the lady ; " for , be your pur- pose what it will , you are not to peril your own repu- tation or person , in the romantic attempt of serving another ; and I , maiden , am answerable to your god- father , -to your benefactor ...
... replied the lady ; " for , be your pur- pose what it will , you are not to peril your own repu- tation or person , in the romantic attempt of serving another ; and I , maiden , am answerable to your god- father , -to your benefactor ...
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