Tales of My Landlord, Том 1E. Duyckinck, 1820 |
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... Westburnflat was deemed to be on his death - ded ? My draughts , my skill recovered him . And , now , who dare leave his herd upon the lea without a watch , or go to bed without unchaining the sleuth- hound ? ' ' I own , ' answered ...
... Westburnflat was deemed to be on his death - ded ? My draughts , my skill recovered him . And , now , who dare leave his herd upon the lea without a watch , or go to bed without unchaining the sleuth- hound ? ' ' I own , ' answered ...
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... Westburnflat , for ten lang descents , have been reivers and lifters . They have all drunk hard , lived high , taken deep re- venge for light offence , and never wanted gear for the winning . ' ' Right ; and thou art as thorough - bred ...
... Westburnflat , for ten lang descents , have been reivers and lifters . They have all drunk hard , lived high , taken deep re- venge for light offence , and never wanted gear for the winning . ' ' Right ; and thou art as thorough - bred ...
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... Westburnflat set spurs to his horse . The animal , starting at one of the stones which lay scattered about , flew from the path . The rider exercised his spurs without moderation or mercy . The horse became furious , reared , kicked ...
... Westburnflat set spurs to his horse . The animal , starting at one of the stones which lay scattered about , flew from the path . The rider exercised his spurs without moderation or mercy . The horse became furious , reared , kicked ...
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... Westburnflat , but what if she break her aith ? Women are not famous for keep- * The place of execution at that ancient burgh , where many of Westburnflat's profession have made their final exit . 4 ing their plight . A wise man like ...
... Westburnflat , but what if she break her aith ? Women are not famous for keep- * The place of execution at that ancient burgh , where many of Westburnflat's profession have made their final exit . 4 ing their plight . A wise man like ...
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... Westburnflat . Elshie , just tell me one word . Am I right ? It is Westburnflat ? If I am wrang , say sae . I wadna like to wyte an inno- cent neighbour wi ' violence - No answer ? —It must be the Red Reiver - I didna think he wad hae ...
... Westburnflat . Elshie , just tell me one word . Am I right ? It is Westburnflat ? If I am wrang , say sae . I wadna like to wyte an inno- cent neighbour wi ' violence - No answer ? —It must be the Red Reiver - I didna think he wad hae ...
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