The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott: With a Biography, and His Last Additions and Illustrations, Volume 4Conner & Cooke, 1833 |
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... Countess of Derby . I can be no way interested in refusing Mr. Christian this justice , and willingly lend my aid to extend the exculpation of the family . HISTORICAL NOTICES OF EDWARD AND WILLIAM CHRISTIAN ; TWO CHARACTERS IN " PEVERIL ...
... Countess of Derby . I can be no way interested in refusing Mr. Christian this justice , and willingly lend my aid to extend the exculpation of the family . HISTORICAL NOTICES OF EDWARD AND WILLIAM CHRISTIAN ; TWO CHARACTERS IN " PEVERIL ...
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... Countess of Derby in 1651 , assuming the power unto him- self , and depriving her Ladyship , his Lordship , and heirs , thereof . " A series of depositions appear on record from the 3d to the 13th October , and a reference by the ...
... Countess of Derby in 1651 , assuming the power unto him- self , and depriving her Ladyship , his Lordship , and heirs , thereof . " A series of depositions appear on record from the 3d to the 13th October , and a reference by the ...
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... Countess of Derby fetched out of her cold grave , and saddled with a set of adventures dated twenty years after her death , besides being given up as a Ca- tholic , when she was in fact a zealous Huguenot Author . She may sue me for ...
... Countess of Derby fetched out of her cold grave , and saddled with a set of adventures dated twenty years after her death , besides being given up as a Ca- tholic , when she was in fact a zealous Huguenot Author . She may sue me for ...
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... Countess when I come back ; all will go well with you now you are turned honest man . " " I always meant to be so , Sir Geoffrey , " said Bridgenorth , calmly . " Well , well , well - no offence meant , " said the Knight , " all is well ...
... Countess when I come back ; all will go well with you now you are turned honest man . " " I always meant to be so , Sir Geoffrey , " said Bridgenorth , calmly . " Well , well , well - no offence meant , " said the Knight , " all is well ...
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... Countess of Derby - the royal Queen in Man - could I doubt your voice , your features , for a moment - 0 , forgive , forgive me ! " There was something in the manner and bearing of this unexpected inmate , which might justify awe at ...
... Countess of Derby - the royal Queen in Man - could I doubt your voice , your features , for a moment - 0 , forgive , forgive me ! " There was something in the manner and bearing of this unexpected inmate , which might justify awe at ...
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