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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... seemed to proceed at a somewhat live- lier pace than before , affording thereby a hope that he was drawing near to his quarters for the evening . This hope , however , was not speedily accomplished , and Man- nering , whose impatience ...
... seemed to proceed at a somewhat live- lier pace than before , affording thereby a hope that he was drawing near to his quarters for the evening . This hope , however , was not speedily accomplished , and Man- nering , whose impatience ...
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... seemed too deep for a woman . The words , as far as Mannering could distinguish them , seemed to run thus : Canny moment , lucky fit ; Is the lady lighter yet ? Be it lad or be it lass , Sign wi ' cross and sain wi ' mass . 99 " It's ...
... seemed too deep for a woman . The words , as far as Mannering could distinguish them , seemed to run thus : Canny moment , lucky fit ; Is the lady lighter yet ? Be it lad or be it lass , Sign wi ' cross and sain wi ' mass . 99 " It's ...
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... seemed rather masculine than feminine . Her dark elf - locks shot out like the snakes of the gorgon , between an old - fashioned bonnet called a bongrace , heightening the singular effect of her strong and weather - beaten features ...
... seemed rather masculine than feminine . Her dark elf - locks shot out like the snakes of the gorgon , between an old - fashioned bonnet called a bongrace , heightening the singular effect of her strong and weather - beaten features ...
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... seemed to doubt if he had rightly understood his answer to his patron . 66 66 ' I am afraid , sir , " said Mannering , turning towards him , you may be one of those unhappy persons who , their dim eyes being unable to penetrate the ...
... seemed to doubt if he had rightly understood his answer to his patron . 66 66 ' I am afraid , sir , " said Mannering , turning towards him , you may be one of those unhappy persons who , their dim eyes being unable to penetrate the ...
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... seemed rather disposed to press further conviviality . He admitted , however , Man- nering's plea of weariness , and , conducting him to his sleep- ing apartment , left him to repose for the evening . * Schiller's , " Wallenstein ...
... seemed rather disposed to press further conviviality . He admitted , however , Man- nering's plea of weariness , and , conducting him to his sleep- ing apartment , left him to repose for the evening . * Schiller's , " Wallenstein ...
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