Waverley Novels: Vol. 3, Volumen3Cadell, 1843 - 669 páginas |
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... length completely routed , and a merciless slaughter was exercised on the fugitives , of whom betwixt two and three hundred fell on the field and in the pursuit . If the MacGregors lost , as is averred , only two men slain in the action ...
... length completely routed , and a merciless slaughter was exercised on the fugitives , of whom betwixt two and three hundred fell on the field and in the pursuit . If the MacGregors lost , as is averred , only two men slain in the action ...
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... length the pride of Allaster MacGregor , the chief of the clan , was so much lowered by the sufferings of his people , that he resolved to surrender himself to the Earl of Argyle , with his principal followers , on condition that they ...
... length the pride of Allaster MacGregor , the chief of the clan , was so much lowered by the sufferings of his people , that he resolved to surrender himself to the Earl of Argyle , with his principal followers , on condition that they ...
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... length of his arms ; so remarkable , indeed , that it was said he could , without stooping , tie the garters of his Highland hose , which are placed two inches below the knee . His countenance was open , manly , stern at periods of ...
... length of his arms ; so remarkable , indeed , that it was said he could , without stooping , tie the garters of his Highland hose , which are placed two inches below the knee . His countenance was open , manly , stern at periods of ...
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... length screwed into the navel of it , on his left arm , a sturdy claymore by his side , and a pistol or two , with a dirk and knife , in his belt . " - Rae's History of the Rebellion , 4to , p . 287 . Royston with the utmost intrepidity ...
... length screwed into the navel of it , on his left arm , a sturdy claymore by his side , and a pistol or two , with a dirk and knife , in his belt . " - Rae's History of the Rebellion , 4to , p . 287 . Royston with the utmost intrepidity ...
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... length became wanton and facetious . He wrote a mock challenge to the Duke , which he circulated among his friends to amuse them over a bottle . The reader will find this document in the Appendix . * It is written in a good hand , and ...
... length became wanton and facetious . He wrote a mock challenge to the Duke , which he circulated among his friends to amuse them over a bottle . The reader will find this document in the Appendix . * It is written in a good hand , and ...
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Aberfoil Andrew answered appearance Archibald auld Bailie bairn better betwixt Butler called Campbell canna Captain clan cousin Crossmyloof David Deans deil Diana dinna door Duke of Argyle Dumbiedikes Edinburgh Effie eyes Fairservice father favour fear feelings frae gang gentleman George Staunton gien Glasgow gude hand head heard heart HEART OF MID-LOTHIAN Highland honest honour horse Jacobite Jarvie Jeanie Deans Jeanie's justice kirk Lady Staunton Laird Libberton look Lord MacGregor Madge magistrate mair maun Middleburgh mind Miss Vernon morning muckle naething neighbour never night occasion Osbaldistone Osbaldistone-Hall Owen ower person poor Porteous prisoner puir Rashleigh Ratcliffe replied Reuben Rob Roy Roseneath Saddletree Scotland Scottish seemed Sharpitlaw sister speak suld suppose tell there's thing thought Tolbooth tone voice wad hae weel whilk Wildfire woman word ye ken young
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Página 157 - And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me ; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein ; And he spread it before me ; and it was written within and without : and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe.
Página 565 - Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
Página 240 - I recognised, to my horror and astonishment, my old acquaintance Morris. He fell prostrate before the female Chief with an effort to clasp her knees, from which she drew back, as if his touch had been pollution, so that all he could do in token of the extremity of his humiliation, was to kiss the hem of her plaid.
Página 240 - I was so much moved by this horrid spectacle that, although in momentary expectation of sharing his fate, I did attempt to speak in his behalf, but, as might have been expected, my interference was sternly disregarded. The victim was held fast by some, while...
Página 188 - And hears him rustling in the wood, and sees His course at distance by the bending trees ; And thinks, Here comes my mortal enemy, And either he must fall in fight, or I...
Página 497 - Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Página 506 - He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
Página 319 - Whoe'er's been at Paris must needs know the Greve, The fatal retreat of the unfortunate brave, Where honour and justice most oddly contribute, To ease heroes' pains by an halter and gibbet.
Página 507 - I may weel say I am come out of the city of Destruction, for my mother is Mrs. Bat's-eyes, that dwells at Deadman's corner; and Frank Levitt, and Tyburn Tam, they may be likened to Mistrust and Guilt, that came galloping up, and struck the poor pilgrim to the ground with a great club, and stole a bag of silver, which was most of his spending money, and so have they done to many, and will do to more. But now we will gang to the Interpreter's house, for I ken a man that will play the Interpreter right...
Página 534 - Argyll, the state's whole thunder born to wield, And shake alike the senate and the field?