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... the streamlet banks , that I scarcely observed the approach of two men , who seemed engaged in very earnest conversation . They were travelling merchants or pedlars , one was old 8 [ Jan. The Twelve Tales of Lyddalcross .
... the streamlet banks , that I scarcely observed the approach of two men , who seemed engaged in very earnest conversation . They were travelling merchants or pedlars , one was old 8 [ Jan. The Twelve Tales of Lyddalcross .
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... seemed to be aware , from the particular pains which he took to school him in his craft or calling , and prepare him for making his first foot , or entrée , " at Lyddalcross , with honour and emolument . " And now William , " said the ...
... seemed to be aware , from the particular pains which he took to school him in his craft or calling , and prepare him for making his first foot , or entrée , " at Lyddalcross , with honour and emolument . " And now William , " said the ...
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... seemed charmed into life and beauty . " It is a bonnie cup , " said my en- tertainer , " and has belonged to the name of Lyddal since the harrying of Holmecultrum - house , when the strife was between Bruce and Baliol . The common ...
... seemed charmed into life and beauty . " It is a bonnie cup , " said my en- tertainer , " and has belonged to the name of Lyddal since the harrying of Holmecultrum - house , when the strife was between Bruce and Baliol . The common ...
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... , from the predominance of scarlet in her apparel , seemed to have been a follower of the camp , " Iken them weel , and the tale's as FAIR PHEMIE IRVING . Gay is thy glen , Corrie 1822 . 13 Elphin Irving , the Fairies ' Cupbearer .
... , from the predominance of scarlet in her apparel , seemed to have been a follower of the camp , " Iken them weel , and the tale's as FAIR PHEMIE IRVING . Gay is thy glen , Corrie 1822 . 13 Elphin Irving , the Fairies ' Cupbearer .
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... seemed to want their usual influence , when they sought to win her attention ; she was only ob- served to pay most respect to those youths who were most beloved by her brother ; and the same hour that brought these twins to the world , ...
... seemed to want their usual influence , when they sought to win her attention ; she was only ob- served to pay most respect to those youths who were most beloved by her brother ; and the same hour that brought these twins to the world , ...
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Page 419 - Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free — if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending...
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