Guy ManneringGinn, 1923 - 516 страници The 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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... honour will come frae the house o ' Pouderlou- pat ? " But when the voice of the querist alone was dis- tinguishable , the response usually was , " Where are ye coming frae at sic a time o ' night as the like o ' this ? " or , " Ye'll ...
... honour will come frae the house o ' Pouderlou- pat ? " But when the voice of the querist alone was dis- tinguishable , the response usually was , " Where are ye coming frae at sic a time o ' night as the like o ' this ? " or , " Ye'll ...
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... honour , for such agri- cultural and commercial negotiations were very ill looked upon by his brother lairds , who minded nothing but cock- fighting , hunting , coursing , and horse - racing , with now and then the alternation of a ...
... honour , for such agri- cultural and commercial negotiations were very ill looked upon by his brother lairds , who minded nothing but cock- fighting , hunting , coursing , and horse - racing , with now and then the alternation of a ...
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... honour to sit up wi ' us , I am sure we shall not detain you very late . Lukie Howatson is very expeditious ; there was ance a lass that was in that way ; she did not live far from here- abouts - ye needna shake your head and groan ...
... honour to sit up wi ' us , I am sure we shall not detain you very late . Lukie Howatson is very expeditious ; there was ance a lass that was in that way ; she did not live far from here- abouts - ye needna shake your head and groan ...
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... 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 commission of justices , issued immediately upon the sitting of the parliament ...
... 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 commission of justices , issued immediately upon the sitting of the parliament ...
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... honour , common to those of his rank , was the result of mere party cabal . He commanded his trusty aide - de - camp , Dominie Sampson , to read aloud the commission ; and at the first words , " The king has been pleased to appoint ...
... honour , common to those of his rank , was the result of mere party cabal . He commanded his trusty aide - de - camp , Dominie Sampson , to read aloud the commission ; and at the first words , " The king has been pleased to appoint ...
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