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 29
... turned to the ruined castle . of On entering the gateway , he found that the rude mag- nificence of the inner court amply corresponded with the grandeur of the exterior . On the one side ran a range windows , lofty and large , divided ...
... turned to the ruined castle . of On entering the gateway , he found that the rude mag- nificence of the inner court amply corresponded with the grandeur of the exterior . On the one side ran a range windows , lofty and large , divided ...
Page 40
... turning his horse's head towards England , disappeared from the sight of the inmates of Ellangowan . He must also disappear from that of our read- ers , for it is to another and later period of his life that the present narrative ...
... turning his horse's head towards England , disappeared from the sight of the inmates of Ellangowan . He must also disappear from that of our read- ers , for it is to another and later period of his life that the present narrative ...
Page 43
... turned the dubious day of bat- tle . The principal and his agent divided the honour ; the reward fell to the latter exclusively . Mr. Gilbert Glossin was made clerk of the peace , and Godfrey Bertram had his name inserted in a new ...
... turned the dubious day of bat- tle . The principal and his agent divided the honour ; the reward fell to the latter exclusively . Mr. Gilbert Glossin was made clerk of the peace , and Godfrey Bertram had his name inserted in a new ...
Page 52
... turned to graze by the road- side , against the provision of the turnpike acts ; that the constable began to make curious inquiries into their mode of gaining a livelihood , and expressed his surprise that the men should sleep in the ...
... turned to graze by the road- side , against the provision of the turnpike acts ; that the constable began to make curious inquiries into their mode of gaining a livelihood , and expressed his surprise that the men should sleep in the ...
Page 58
... turning his horse , and looking back to mark the progress of their march . The group would have been an excellent subject for the pencil of Calotte . The van had already reached a small and stunted thicket , which was at the bottom of ...
... turning his horse , and looking back to mark the progress of their march . The group would have been an excellent subject for the pencil of Calotte . The van had already reached a small and stunted thicket , which was at the bottom of ...
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