Tales of the Scottish PeasantryR. Carter, 1847 - 321 pages |
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Page 23
... consequence is , that my neighbour must pay more , and that I am enriching myself at his expense . He who transgresses his duty to God or man , cannot be completely master of his own actions . He treads on hollow ground , and one guilty ...
... consequence is , that my neighbour must pay more , and that I am enriching myself at his expense . He who transgresses his duty to God or man , cannot be completely master of his own actions . He treads on hollow ground , and one guilty ...
Page 29
... consequence of this unhappy state of mind was , an inclination which he had never felt before , to drown reflection by the use of spirituous liquors . In the delirium of drunkenness he found a tem- porary relief from the tortures of ...
... consequence of this unhappy state of mind was , an inclination which he had never felt before , to drown reflection by the use of spirituous liquors . In the delirium of drunkenness he found a tem- porary relief from the tortures of ...
Page 31
... consequence of which , he became entrusted with the box in which their money and bills were deposited . This box was secured by three locks of differ- ent constructions , and of the keys belonging to them , one was put into the hands of ...
... consequence of which , he became entrusted with the box in which their money and bills were deposited . This box was secured by three locks of differ- ent constructions , and of the keys belonging to them , one was put into the hands of ...
Page 34
... consequences which Smith had apprehended . His transaction was passed over without discovery , and being re- elected cashier , he found no difficulty in conceal- ing it for six months longer . His mind , how- ever , was not more at ease ...
... consequences which Smith had apprehended . His transaction was passed over without discovery , and being re- elected cashier , he found no difficulty in conceal- ing it for six months longer . His mind , how- ever , was not more at ease ...
Page 46
... consequences , he rushed upon the bleeding body , and seized whatever his hands could find . But the infatuation which usually attends the guilty mind , now showed itself in a remark- able degree . The bulky appearance of a side pocket ...
... consequences , he rushed upon the bleeding body , and seized whatever his hands could find . But the infatuation which usually attends the guilty mind , now showed itself in a remark- able degree . The bulky appearance of a side pocket ...
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