Tales of the Scottish PeasantryR. Carter, 1847 - 321 pages |
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Page 10
... . This gentleman , who had formerly commanded a vessel in the Guinea trade , joined to an ex- cellent heart , and a strong attachment to the ordinances of religion , some remarkable pecu- liarities of temper 10 MAITLAND SMITH .
... . This gentleman , who had formerly commanded a vessel in the Guinea trade , joined to an ex- cellent heart , and a strong attachment to the ordinances of religion , some remarkable pecu- liarities of temper 10 MAITLAND SMITH .
Page 11
... strong at- tachment for young Smith , and took great pleasure in instructing him both in the princi- ples of religion and in what he called good man- ners . He made him regularly attend church during the winter months , and obliged him ...
... strong at- tachment for young Smith , and took great pleasure in instructing him both in the princi- ples of religion and in what he called good man- ners . He made him regularly attend church during the winter months , and obliged him ...
Page 13
... strong hand of authority ; but what must he think of a parent , when he begins to think at all , who can thus sport with the sacred laws of truth ; or how can he be ex- pected to be himself properly impressed with an honest indignation ...
... strong hand of authority ; but what must he think of a parent , when he begins to think at all , who can thus sport with the sacred laws of truth ; or how can he be ex- pected to be himself properly impressed with an honest indignation ...
Page 14
... by a little exertion , he might at first have easily checked , grew so strong by indulgence that he could get no rest till it was satisfied . Finding no other way of obtaining his wish , he procured a hatchet , and , 14 MAITLAND SMITH .
... by a little exertion , he might at first have easily checked , grew so strong by indulgence that he could get no rest till it was satisfied . Finding no other way of obtaining his wish , he procured a hatchet , and , 14 MAITLAND SMITH .
Page 18
... strong for his ill - regulated mind ; and at the close of the evening , he found his curiosity sat- isfied , and his young friends pleased , but his pockets empty , and his mind distracted . What could he do ? He durst not return to his ...
... strong for his ill - regulated mind ; and at the close of the evening , he found his curiosity sat- isfied , and his young friends pleased , but his pockets empty , and his mind distracted . What could he do ? He durst not return to his ...
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