Guy ManneringJ.M. Dent and Sons, 1912 - 427 pages |
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Page 43
... society expresses towards them . Their gallantry , courage , and hardihood , are qualities which excite reverence , and perhaps rather humble pacific landsmen in their presence ; and neither respect , nor Guy Mannering 43.
... society expresses towards them . Their gallantry , courage , and hardihood , are qualities which excite reverence , and perhaps rather humble pacific landsmen in their presence ; and neither respect , nor Guy Mannering 43.
Page 44
Walter Scott. landsmen in their presence ; and neither respect , nor a sense of humiliation , are feelings easily combined with a familiar fondness towards those who inspire them . But the boyish frolics , the exulting high spirits , the ...
Walter Scott. landsmen in their presence ; and neither respect , nor a sense of humiliation , are feelings easily combined with a familiar fondness towards those who inspire them . But the boyish frolics , the exulting high spirits , the ...
Page 50
... respecting the hand- some young student from Oxford , who had told such a fortune by the stars to the young Laird , “ blessings on his dainty face . " The form , accent , and manners , of the stranger , were expatiated upon . His horse ...
... respecting the hand- some young student from Oxford , who had told such a fortune by the stars to the young Laird , “ blessings on his dainty face . " The form , accent , and manners , of the stranger , were expatiated upon . His horse ...
Page 55
... respecting their situation in Scotland . It is well known that the gipsies were , at an early period , acknowledged as a separate and independent race by one of the Scottish monarchs , and that they were less favourably distinguished by ...
... respecting their situation in Scotland . It is well known that the gipsies were , at an early period , acknowledged as a separate and independent race by one of the Scottish monarchs , and that they were less favourably distinguished by ...
Page 64
... respect with which he was treated , he addressed one of the men , as he passed him without any show of greeting , salute , or recognition , - " Giles Baillie , " he said , " have you heard that your son Gabriel is well ? " ( The ...
... respect with which he was treated , he addressed one of the men , as he passed him without any show of greeting , salute , or recognition , - " Giles Baillie , " he said , " have you heard that your son Gabriel is well ? " ( The ...
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