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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... camp , an officer selected by a general to carry orders . Duke Humphrey's Miracles , see Act 2 , Scene I. , Part 2 , of Shakespeare's Henry VI . Lâchesse , carelessness . ― fit objects , in their own phrase , for 44 GUY MANNERING .
... camp , an officer selected by a general to carry orders . Duke Humphrey's Miracles , see Act 2 , Scene I. , Part 2 , of Shakespeare's Henry VI . Lâchesse , carelessness . ― fit objects , in their own phrase , for 44 GUY MANNERING .
Page 54
... SCENES OF INFANCY . IN tracing the rise and progress of the Scottish Maroon war , we must not omit to mention that years had rolled on , and that little Harry Bertram , one of the hardiest and most lively children that ever made a sword ...
... SCENES OF INFANCY . IN tracing the rise and progress of the Scottish Maroon war , we must not omit to mention that years had rolled on , and that little Harry Bertram , one of the hardiest and most lively children that ever made a sword ...
Page 69
... scene . At length , after a minute and fruitless investigation through the wood , the searchers began to draw together into one body and to compare notes . The agony of the father grew beyond concealment , yet it scarcely equalled the ...
... scene . At length , after a minute and fruitless investigation through the wood , the searchers began to draw together into one body and to compare notes . The agony of the father grew beyond concealment , yet it scarcely equalled the ...
Page 71
... scene of agony which awaited him . The news of Kennedy's fate had been eagerly and incautiously communicated at Ellangowan , with the gratuitious addition , that , doubtless , " he had drawn the young Laird over the craig with him ...
... scene of agony which awaited him . The news of Kennedy's fate had been eagerly and incautiously communicated at Ellangowan , with the gratuitious addition , that , doubtless , " he had drawn the young Laird over the craig with him ...
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... scenes around her , have contributed to dissipate her dejection , and restore her health . " Now that you know my story , you will no longer ask me the reason of my melancholy , but permit me to brood upon it as I may . There is ...
... scenes around her , have contributed to dissipate her dejection , and restore her health . " Now that you know my story , you will no longer ask me the reason of my melancholy , but permit me to brood upon it as I may . There is ...
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