Black dwarf. Old mortalityA. Constable & Company, 1823 |
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Page 38
... Hobbie Elliot pointed out one of these to Earnscliff , which seemed to glide from the house to- wards some of the out - houses- " That's Grace hersel , " said Hobbie . " She'll no meet me at the door , l'se warrant her - but she'll be ...
... Hobbie Elliot pointed out one of these to Earnscliff , which seemed to glide from the house to- wards some of the out - houses- " That's Grace hersel , " said Hobbie . " She'll no meet me at the door , l'se warrant her - but she'll be ...
Page 104
... Hobbie that way . Look round , my bairn , and see if there isna ane here mair than ye left this morning . " 2 Hobbie looked eagerly round . " There's you , and the three titties . " " There's four of us now , Hobbie , lad , " said the ...
... Hobbie that way . Look round , my bairn , and see if there isna ane here mair than ye left this morning . " 2 Hobbie looked eagerly round . " There's you , and the three titties . " " There's four of us now , Hobbie , lad , " said the ...
Page 108
... Hobbie , somewhat peevishly . " Troth did I , hinny , " replied the good - natured lady , " just at the instant ; it's sae natural to think on ane's blude relations before themsels . - But there's young Earnscliff . " " He has ower ...
... Hobbie , somewhat peevishly . " Troth did I , hinny , " replied the good - natured lady , " just at the instant ; it's sae natural to think on ane's blude relations before themsels . - But there's young Earnscliff . " " He has ower ...
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