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... expected to know by instinct the proper way of mount- ing a horse , and this was the first time that Claud had ever ascended the back of any quadruped . 66 When he had clambered into the saddle , Rob led the horse into the middle of the ...
... expected to know by instinct the proper way of mount- ing a horse , and this was the first time that Claud had ever ascended the back of any quadruped . 66 When he had clambered into the saddle , Rob led the horse into the middle of the ...
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... expected that we should describe the charms of Miss Girzy's person , and the graces of her mind ; but , in whatever degree she possessed either , she had been allowed to reach the discreet years of a Dumbarton youth in unsolicited ...
... expected that we should describe the charms of Miss Girzy's person , and the graces of her mind ; but , in whatever degree she possessed either , she had been allowed to reach the discreet years of a Dumbarton youth in unsolicited ...
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... expected from the characters and disposi- tions of the respective inmates . Shortly , however , after the conversation related in the preceding chapter had taken place , it happened that , as Malachi was returning on horseback from ...
... expected from the characters and disposi- tions of the respective inmates . Shortly , however , after the conversation related in the preceding chapter had taken place , it happened that , as Malachi was returning on horseback from ...
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... expected , considering the trouble he has had wi ' his lawing ; leaving , as they say , the estate clear of debt , and a heavy soom of lying siller . " " My father , Mr Kilfuddy , " replied the lady , " was , as you well know , a most ...
... expected , considering the trouble he has had wi ' his lawing ; leaving , as they say , the estate clear of debt , and a heavy soom of lying siller . " " My father , Mr Kilfuddy , " replied the lady , " was , as you well know , a most ...
Page 80
... and requested him to attest his signature . Walter loudly complained of being so treated ; and said that he expected a guinea , at the very least , for the trouble he had been put to ; for so he interpreted 80 THE ENTAIL . - CHAPTER XXII .
... and requested him to attest his signature . Walter loudly complained of being so treated ; and said that he expected a guinea , at the very least , for the trouble he had been put to ; for so he interpreted 80 THE ENTAIL . - CHAPTER XXII .
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Page 68 - Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me. And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
Page 68 - And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.