Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century, Bind 2James and John Harper, 1824 - 261 sider |
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... tion of Scotland . " The usurper , Edward Baliol , was feasting with a few of his favourite retainers in the Castle of Annan , when he was suddenly surprised by a chosen band of insurgent patriots . Their chiefs were Douglas , Ran ...
... tion of Scotland . " The usurper , Edward Baliol , was feasting with a few of his favourite retainers in the Castle of Annan , when he was suddenly surprised by a chosen band of insurgent patriots . Their chiefs were Douglas , Ran ...
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... tion . It was dishonourable to 66 " " Peace , young man , " said Herries , more calmly than I might have expected ; " the word dishonour must not be mentioned as in conjunction with my name . Your pocket- book was in the pocket of your ...
... tion . It was dishonourable to 66 " " Peace , young man , " said Herries , more calmly than I might have expected ; " the word dishonour must not be mentioned as in conjunction with my name . Your pocket- book was in the pocket of your ...
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... tion in him than most people - knows business , Mr. Alan , being bred to the law ; but never took the gown , because of the oaths , which kept more folks out then than they do now - the more's the pity . " " What ! are you sorry ...
... tion in him than most people - knows business , Mr. Alan , being bred to the law ; but never took the gown , because of the oaths , which kept more folks out then than they do now - the more's the pity . " " What ! are you sorry ...
Side 50
... tion , " it is very true.-Mr. Maxwell , we wish to consult you on a piece of important business . You must know- indeed I think you must have heard , that the fishermen at Brokenburn , and higher up the Solway , have made a raid upon ...
... tion , " it is very true.-Mr. Maxwell , we wish to consult you on a piece of important business . You must know- indeed I think you must have heard , that the fishermen at Brokenburn , and higher up the Solway , have made a raid upon ...
Side 51
... tion . " " I will explain , " said Alan , determined to give Mr. Maxwell no opportunity of breaking off the conversation . " You are an intimate of Mr. Redgauntlet - he is accused of having been engaged in this affray , and of having ...
... tion . " " I will explain , " said Alan , determined to give Mr. Maxwell no opportunity of breaking off the conversation . " You are an intimate of Mr. Redgauntlet - he is accused of having been engaged in this affray , and of having ...
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Side 237 - deserve the confidence of my subjects by reposing my security in the fidelity of the millions who acknowledge my title - in the good sense and prudence of the few who continue, from the errors of education, to disown it.' His Majesty will not even believe that the most zealous Jacobites who yet remain can nourish a thought of exciting a civil war, which must be fatal to their families and themselves, besides spreading bloodshed and ruin through a peaceful land. He cannot even believe of his kinsman,...
Side 22 - MY HEART'S IN THE HIGHLANDS. MY heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here ; My heart's in the Highlands a-chasing the deer ; Chasing the wild deer, and following the roe, My heart's in the Highlands wherever I go.
Side 237 - I thank you, sir,' said the General; 'and I reply that the answer to your question rests with yourself. Come, do not be fools, gentlemen; there was perhaps no great harm meant or intended by your gathering together in this obscure corner, for a...
Side 157 - That he shall never obtain," answered Darsie ; " my principles and my prudence alike forbid such a step. Besides, it would be totally unavailing to his purpose.
Side 238 - Is this real?" said Redgauntlet. " Can you mean this ? — Am I — are all, are any of these gentlemen at liberty, without interruption, to embark. in yonder brig, which, I see, is now again approaching the shore ?" " You, sir — all — any of the gentlemen present," said the General, — " all whom the vessel can contain, are at liberty to embark uninterrupted by me ; but I advise none to go off who have not powerful reasons, unconnected with the present meeting, for this will be remembered against...
Side 38 - Over the water, and over the sea, And over the water to Charlie ; Come weal, come woe, we'll gather and go, And live or die with Charlie.
Side 22 - My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart's in the Highlands a-chasing the deer, A-chasing the wild deer and following the roe — My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go!
Side 81 - And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.