Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative, Volumes 9-10W. Scott, 1888 |
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Page 175
... took up their abode in Utrecht . There poverty and privations sought and found the exiles . They had parted with ... took from it a pair of jewelled bracelets , and , wrapping herself up in a cloak , she took a basket under her arm , and ...
... took up their abode in Utrecht . There poverty and privations sought and found the exiles . They had parted with ... took from it a pair of jewelled bracelets , and , wrapping herself up in a cloak , she took a basket under her arm , and ...
Page 105
... took up the quarters just vacated by the ' Dolphins . ' " After a few hours spent in repairing damages , and in vigorous exercise at the pumps of the privateer , the Hawk , with her prize in tow , stood to the northward and eastward ...
... took up the quarters just vacated by the ' Dolphins . ' " After a few hours spent in repairing damages , and in vigorous exercise at the pumps of the privateer , the Hawk , with her prize in tow , stood to the northward and eastward ...
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... took you for a gentleman , as Mr Frederick Bowsie was , every inch of him . " " And I took you for a solitary widow , as you led me to believe , " responded he . " And so , to be sure , I took you for a solitary widower , carrying the ...
... took you for a gentleman , as Mr Frederick Bowsie was , every inch of him . " " And I took you for a solitary widow , as you led me to believe , " responded he . " And so , to be sure , I took you for a solitary widower , carrying the ...
Contents
John Mackay Wilson | 1 |
THE LEGEND OF FAIR HELEN OF KIRCONNEL | 23 |
THE ROMANCE OF THE SIEGE OF PERTH Alexander Leighton | 34 |
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