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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... strong religious sense of duty . At the time fixed for the trial , he was to come to the astrologer's house in England . All was done according to his counsel . The boy grew up pure , innocent , and happy till the time drew near , and ...
... strong religious sense of duty . At the time fixed for the trial , he was to come to the astrologer's house in England . All was done according to his counsel . The boy grew up pure , innocent , and happy till the time drew near , and ...
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... strong and obvious disposition to risibility , which pervaded the congregation upon his first attempt , he became totally incapable of proceeding in his intended discourse — gasped , * The yards " refer to the open space or area used as ...
... strong and obvious disposition to risibility , which pervaded the congregation upon his first attempt , he became totally incapable of proceeding in his intended discourse — gasped , * The yards " refer to the open space or area used as ...
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... strong and weather - beaten features , which they partly shadowed , while her eye had a wild roll that indi- cated something like real or affected insanity . " Aweel , Ellangowan , " she said , " wad it no hae been a bonnie thing an the ...
... strong and weather - beaten features , which they partly shadowed , while her eye had a wild roll that indi- cated something like real or affected insanity . " Aweel , Ellangowan , " she said , " wad it no hae been a bonnie thing an the ...
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... strong . He could not help feeling surprise at a coincidence so singular and unexpected . " Does the devil mingle in the dance , to avenge himself for our trifling with an art said to be of magical origin ? or is it possible , as Bacon ...
... strong . He could not help feeling surprise at a coincidence so singular and unexpected . " Does the devil mingle in the dance , to avenge himself for our trifling with an art said to be of magical origin ? or is it possible , as Bacon ...
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... strong sunbeam , through a lofty and narrow window , fell upon her wild dress and features , and afforded her light for her occupation ; the rest of the apartment was very gloomy . Equipt in a habit which mingled the national dress of ...
... strong sunbeam , through a lofty and narrow window , fell upon her wild dress and features , and afforded her light for her occupation ; the rest of the apartment was very gloomy . Equipt in a habit which mingled the national dress of ...
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