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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... side for a bit cuddy , and the bits o ' rotten birk to boil their drap parritch wi ' . Weel , there's ane abune a ' but we'll see if the red cock craw not in his bonnie barn - yard ae morning before day - dawing . " - " Hush ! Meg ...
... side for a bit cuddy , and the bits o ' rotten birk to boil their drap parritch wi ' . Weel , there's ane abune a ' but we'll see if the red cock craw not in his bonnie barn - yard ae morning before day - dawing . " - " Hush ! Meg ...
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... side of a small and placid bay on the sea - shore . The modern mansion was placed lower , though closely adjoining , and the ground be- hind it descended to the sea by a small swelling green bank , divided into levels by natural ...
... side of a small and placid bay on the sea - shore . The modern mansion was placed lower , though closely adjoining , and the ground be- hind it descended to the sea by a small swelling green bank , divided into levels by natural ...
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... side ran a range windows , lofty and large , divided by carved mullions of stone , which had once lighted the great hall of the castle ; on the other were various buildings of different heights Mullions , divisions between the lights of ...
... side ran a range windows , lofty and large , divided by carved mullions of stone , which had once lighted the great hall of the castle ; on the other were various buildings of different heights Mullions , divisions between the lights of ...
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... side . The soi - disant captain embarked in a small boat with two men , who appeared to wait for him , and the gipsy remained on the shore , reciting or singing , and gesticulating with great vehemence . Soi - disant , professing to be ...
... side . The soi - disant captain embarked in a small boat with two men , who appeared to wait for him , and the gipsy remained on the shore , reciting or singing , and gesticulating with great vehemence . Soi - disant , professing to be ...
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... side for fresh advancement . Mr. Glossin had a vote upon Ellangowan's property ; and he was now determined that his patron should have one also , there being no doubt which side Mr. Bertram would em- brace in the contest . He easily ...
... side for fresh advancement . Mr. Glossin had a vote upon Ellangowan's property ; and he was now determined that his patron should have one also , there being no doubt which side Mr. Bertram would em- brace in the contest . He easily ...
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