Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative, Volumes 3-4W. Scott, 1888 |
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... morning was clear and frosty , and he felt buoyant of heart and limb , as passing westwards along the shore , he saw the huge Ben - Nevis towering darker and more loftily over the Frith as he advanced ; or turned aside , from time to ...
... morning was clear and frosty , and he felt buoyant of heart and limb , as passing westwards along the shore , he saw the huge Ben - Nevis towering darker and more loftily over the Frith as he advanced ; or turned aside , from time to ...
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... morning in August , and there was an exhilarating freshness in the air , that caused the heart to leap up , and make the spirit as unclouded as the blue sky overhead . The pump - room was thronged , and every one congratulated his ...
... morning in August , and there was an exhilarating freshness in the air , that caused the heart to leap up , and make the spirit as unclouded as the blue sky overhead . The pump - room was thronged , and every one congratulated his ...
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... morning , after we were all prepared , he sent his boat to the town , under the command of the mate , who carried a private ' dash ' for his Majesty , consisting of a blue uniform , all covered with gold lace , so stiff that it would ...
... morning , after we were all prepared , he sent his boat to the town , under the command of the mate , who carried a private ' dash ' for his Majesty , consisting of a blue uniform , all covered with gold lace , so stiff that it would ...
Contents
WIDOW OF DUNSKAITII Hugh Miller | 1 |
THE WHITSOME TRAGEDY John Mackay Wilson | 20 |
THE SURGEONS TALES Alexander Leighton | 53 |
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