Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative, Volumes 3-4W. Scott, 1888 |
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... face to face . The two fathers sat as if fixed upon their saddles for a few seconds , eyeing each other with looks of deadly hatred and ferocity , and recalling the days and the strife of other years . Though neither party mustered ...
... face to face . The two fathers sat as if fixed upon their saddles for a few seconds , eyeing each other with looks of deadly hatred and ferocity , and recalling the days and the strife of other years . Though neither party mustered ...
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... face of their mother , whose looks were their laws , and whose smiles were the sunlight of their young hearts . " This is a prettier sight , " muttered she , in soft accents , as she looked upon the faces of the beautiful and innocent ...
... face of their mother , whose looks were their laws , and whose smiles were the sunlight of their young hearts . " This is a prettier sight , " muttered she , in soft accents , as she looked upon the faces of the beautiful and innocent ...
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... face . It was withdrawn , and I heard him pace the room for a moment , muttering curses at the young woman , who endeavoured to soothe his rage . No other person spoke . He paused at length , and , lifting the lamp , held it again to my ...
... face . It was withdrawn , and I heard him pace the room for a moment , muttering curses at the young woman , who endeavoured to soothe his rage . No other person spoke . He paused at length , and , lifting the lamp , held it again to my ...
Contents
WIDOW OF DUNSKAITII Hugh Miller | 1 |
THE WHITSOME TRAGEDY John Mackay Wilson | 20 |
THE SURGEONS TALES Alexander Leighton | 53 |
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