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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Page 64
... sure ye were not obliged to ken onything about it ; -and what the waur was the King that the lairds here got a soup o ' drink , and the ladies their drap o ' tea , at a reasonable rate ? —it's a shame to them to pit such taxes on them ...
... sure ye were not obliged to ken onything about it ; -and what the waur was the King that the lairds here got a soup o ' drink , and the ladies their drap o ' tea , at a reasonable rate ? —it's a shame to them to pit such taxes on them ...
Page 67
... sure I am no to haud out for ever against this sort of going on . But when folk's missed , then they are moaned . " " Pshaw ! pshaw ! deuce take the beef , and the gown , and table , and the neckcloth ! —we shall do all very well ...
... sure I am no to haud out for ever against this sort of going on . But when folk's missed , then they are moaned . " " Pshaw ! pshaw ! deuce take the beef , and the gown , and table , and the neckcloth ! —we shall do all very well ...
Page 71
... sure of it , Andrew — as sure as that I tread upon earth ! She has stolen him and I will never stir from this place till I have tidings of my bairn ! " 66 ' O , but ye maun come hame , sir ! ye maun come hame ! we have sent for the ...
... sure of it , Andrew — as sure as that I tread upon earth ! She has stolen him and I will never stir from this place till I have tidings of my bairn ! " 66 ' O , but ye maun come hame , sir ! ye maun come hame ! we have sent for the ...
Page 82
... sure the parlour's ready for them , and the fire burning clear , and the chimney no smoking ? " said the hostess to a chambermaid . ― She was answered in the affirmative . " Ane wadna be uncivil to them , especially in their distress ...
... sure the parlour's ready for them , and the fire burning clear , and the chimney no smoking ? " said the hostess to a chambermaid . ― She was answered in the affirmative . " Ane wadna be uncivil to them , especially in their distress ...
Page 88
... sure , Mr. Skreigh - only that I lived within a penny - stane cast o ' the head o ' the avenue at Ellangowan , when a man cam jingling to our door that night the young Laird was born , and my mother sent me , that was a hafflin callant ...
... sure , Mr. Skreigh - only that I lived within a penny - stane cast o ' the head o ' the avenue at Ellangowan , when a man cam jingling to our door that night the young Laird was born , and my mother sent me , that was a hafflin callant ...
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