Black dwarf. Old mortalityA. Constable & Company, 1823 |
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Page 87
... Elshie , my gude friend ! " No reply . " Elshie , canny Father Elshie ! ” The Dwarf remained mute . " Sorrow be in the crook- ed carcase of thee ! " said the Borderer between his teeth , and then again attempting a soothing tone ...
... Elshie , my gude friend ! " No reply . " Elshie , canny Father Elshie ! ” The Dwarf remained mute . " Sorrow be in the crook- ed carcase of thee ! " said the Borderer between his teeth , and then again attempting a soothing tone ...
Page 108
... Elshie wadna grudge us the use of it . " " Elshie ! " said his grandmother in astonishment ; " what Elshie do you mean ? " " What Elshie should I mean , but Canny Elshie , the Wight o ' Mucklestane , ” replied Hobbie . " God forefend ...
... Elshie wadna grudge us the use of it . " " Elshie ! " said his grandmother in astonishment ; " what Elshie do you mean ? " " What Elshie should I mean , but Canny Elshie , the Wight o ' Mucklestane , ” replied Hobbie . " God forefend ...
Page 109
... Elshie had burnt down my house and barns , and I am determined to try if he will do aught to build them up again . He's weel kenn'd a skilfu ' man ower a ' the country , as far as Brough under Stanmore . " " Bide a wee , my bairn ; mind ...
... Elshie had burnt down my house and barns , and I am determined to try if he will do aught to build them up again . He's weel kenn'd a skilfu ' man ower a ' the country , as far as Brough under Stanmore . " " Bide a wee , my bairn ; mind ...
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