Tales of the Scottish PeasantryR. Carter, 1847 - 321 pages |
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... in Dumfries - shire . The mem- bers met at each other's houses in rota- tion , on the first Monday of every month , and critically examined the Tract in- tended next for publication . The in- stitution of this vi PREFACE .
... in Dumfries - shire . The mem- bers met at each other's houses in rota- tion , on the first Monday of every month , and critically examined the Tract in- tended next for publication . The in- stitution of this vi PREFACE .
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... tion Smith respecting his conduct , he took the compass out of his pocket , and opening it mys- teriously , told the boy , that if he did not steadi- ly adhere to the truth , the trembling of the needle would give him notice . The ...
... tion Smith respecting his conduct , he took the compass out of his pocket , and opening it mys- teriously , told the boy , that if he did not steadi- ly adhere to the truth , the trembling of the needle would give him notice . The ...
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... tion , and excited his desire ; here the showman displayed his wonders , and harangued to the astonishment of his little audience ; there a stand of sweetmeats drew the longing eyes of the childish group ; and there again the ripe fruit ...
... tion , and excited his desire ; here the showman displayed his wonders , and harangued to the astonishment of his little audience ; there a stand of sweetmeats drew the longing eyes of the childish group ; and there again the ripe fruit ...
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... tion , and at last wrought up his mind to the commission of that fatal crime for which he suffered . Soon after his settlement in Dum- fries , he became acquainted with some persons who had , a short time before , joined together for ...
... tion , and at last wrought up his mind to the commission of that fatal crime for which he suffered . Soon after his settlement in Dum- fries , he became acquainted with some persons who had , a short time before , joined together for ...
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... tion never to return alive to a place where he had so long remained in misery and neglect , and where a few days longer would , if he lived , complete his disgrace . By indulging in these reflections , he had al- ready wrought up his ...
... tion never to return alive to a place where he had so long remained in misery and neglect , and where a few days longer would , if he lived , complete his disgrace . By indulging in these reflections , he had al- ready wrought up his ...
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