Tales of the Scottish PeasantryR. Carter, 1847 - 321 pages |
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Page 12
... observed the boy to view with a kind of fearful curiosity . This instrument he de- termined to make use of , in order to effect his pur- pose ; and when he found it necessary to ques- tion Smith respecting his conduct , he took the ...
... observed the boy to view with a kind of fearful curiosity . This instrument he de- termined to make use of , in order to effect his pur- pose ; and when he found it necessary to ques- tion Smith respecting his conduct , he took the ...
Page 19
... observed them , and with a beating heart watched their motions . At last , however , they passed near the place where he lay con- cealed , and as he was changing his situation , from a curiosity to overhear their conversation , he was ...
... observed them , and with a beating heart watched their motions . At last , however , they passed near the place where he lay con- cealed , and as he was changing his situation , from a curiosity to overhear their conversation , he was ...
Page 35
... observe a piece of rope attached to a tree , the temptation rushed irresistibly upon his mind . In an instant the rope ... observed his growing disease , though she knew not the immediate cause . She had made many unsuccessful at- tempts ...
... observe a piece of rope attached to a tree , the temptation rushed irresistibly upon his mind . In an instant the rope ... observed his growing disease , though she knew not the immediate cause . She had made many unsuccessful at- tempts ...
Page 40
... an easy pace . It was Williamson , the stranger whom he had seen in the morning . Smith , however , was at this moment too much occupied with his own thoughts to observe him with much attention , and the 40 MAITLAND SMITH .
... an easy pace . It was Williamson , the stranger whom he had seen in the morning . Smith , however , was at this moment too much occupied with his own thoughts to observe him with much attention , and the 40 MAITLAND SMITH .
Page 41
Henry Duncan. thoughts to observe him with much attention , and the man soon disappeared behind a rising ground . Presently afterwards , Smith arrived at the top of the hill , above the Cargen - bridge toll bar , and he here observed the ...
Henry Duncan. thoughts to observe him with much attention , and the man soon disappeared behind a rising ground . Presently afterwards , Smith arrived at the top of the hill , above the Cargen - bridge toll bar , and he here observed the ...
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