Black dwarf. Old mortalityA. Constable & Company, 1823 |
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Page 32
... Elliot , making a dead pause , while his hair erected itself upon his scalp , whispered to his companion , " It's auld Ailie hersel ! Shall I gie her a shot , in the name of God ? " " For Heaven's sake , no , " said his companion , hold ...
... Elliot , making a dead pause , while his hair erected itself upon his scalp , whispered to his companion , " It's auld Ailie hersel ! Shall I gie her a shot , in the name of God ? " " For Heaven's sake , no , " said his companion , hold ...
Page 89
... Elliot , having glanced at the contents ; and then again addressing the Her- mit , " Muckle obliged for your good - will ; and I wad blithely gie you a bond for some o ' the siller , or a wad- set ower the lands o ' Wideopen . But I ...
... Elliot , having glanced at the contents ; and then again addressing the Her- mit , " Muckle obliged for your good - will ; and I wad blithely gie you a bond for some o ' the siller , or a wad- set ower the lands o ' Wideopen . But I ...
Page 189
... Elliot , and Grace Armstrong , in full property , with a considerable sum borrowed by Elliot from him . " Hobbie's joy was mingled with feelings which brought tears down his rough cheeks . " It's a queer thing , " he said ; " but I ...
... Elliot , and Grace Armstrong , in full property , with a considerable sum borrowed by Elliot from him . " Hobbie's joy was mingled with feelings which brought tears down his rough cheeks . " It's a queer thing , " he said ; " but I ...
Common terms and phrases
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