Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart, Том 1Ticknor and Fields, 1861 |
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... Edinburgh . His father was afterwards appointed to the College Church , Glasgow , and in that city John received his first education . His appetite for reading , even as a boy , was insatiable , and though somewhat idle as regards ...
... Edinburgh . His father was afterwards appointed to the College Church , Glasgow , and in that city John received his first education . His appetite for reading , even as a boy , was insatiable , and though somewhat idle as regards ...
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... Edinburgh Bar in 1816 , but he failed to make an impression as an advocate , wanting the gift of elo- quence to enable him to shine in that capacity . His wit , his learning , and extensive reading soon found a ready outlet through his ...
... Edinburgh Bar in 1816 , but he failed to make an impression as an advocate , wanting the gift of elo- quence to enable him to shine in that capacity . His wit , his learning , and extensive reading soon found a ready outlet through his ...
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... Edinburgh , the life on the border , the life in London ; but stern truth , honour , faith with the public , commanded the disclosure of the gloomier evening of this glorious day , the evening of disappointment , embarrassment , noble ...
... Edinburgh , the life on the border , the life in London ; but stern truth , honour , faith with the public , commanded the disclosure of the gloomier evening of this glorious day , the evening of disappointment , embarrassment , noble ...
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... Edinburgh , * — J . J. Masquerier , Esq . , of Brighton , -Owen Rees , Esq . , of Paternoster Row , † - William Miller , Esq . , formerly of Albemarle Street , David Laing , Esq . , of Edinburgh , and John Smith the Youngest , Esq ...
... Edinburgh , * — J . J. Masquerier , Esq . , of Brighton , -Owen Rees , Esq . , of Paternoster Row , † - William Miller , Esq . , formerly of Albemarle Street , David Laing , Esq . , of Edinburgh , and John Smith the Youngest , Esq ...
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... Edinburgh – Sandy - Knowe - Bath -Prestonpans , CHAPTER III . 1778-1783 . PAGE 31 • 87 Illustrations of the Autobiography continued - High School of Edinburgh - Residence at Kelso , CHAPTER IV . 1783-1786 . Illustrations of the ...
... Edinburgh – Sandy - Knowe - Bath -Prestonpans , CHAPTER III . 1778-1783 . PAGE 31 • 87 Illustrations of the Autobiography continued - High School of Edinburgh - Residence at Kelso , CHAPTER IV . 1783-1786 . Illustrations of the ...
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Стр. 108 - Down from that strength had spurr'd their horse, Their southern rapine to renew, Far in the distant Cheviots blue, And, home returning, fill'd the hall With revel, wassail-rout, and brawl.
Стр. 108 - Of witches' spells, of warriors' arms; Of patriot battles won of old By Wallace wight and Bruce the bold ; Of later fields of feud and fight, When pouring from the Highland height, The Scottish clans, in headlong sway, Had swept the scarlet ranks away.
Стр. 107 - Thus while I ape the measure wild Of tales that charm'd me yet a child, Rude though they be, still with the chime Return the thoughts of early time ; And feelings, roused in life's first day, Glow in the line, and prompt the lay.
Стр. 120 - Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them. Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson.
Стр. 108 - It was a barren scene, and wild, Where naked cliffs were rudely piled; But ever and anon between Lay velvet tufts of loveliest green; And well the lonely infant knew Recesses where the wall-flower grew, And honey-suckle loved to crawl Up the low crag and ruined wall.
Стр. 275 - Tramp ! tramp ! along the land they rode, Splash ! splash ! along the sea ; The scourge is red, the spur drops blood, The flashing pebbles flee.
Стр. 77 - Jog on, jog on, the foot-path way, And merrily hent the stile-a; A merry heart goes all the day, Your sad tires in a mile-a.
Стр. 277 - THE violet in her green-wood bower, Where birchen boughs with hazels mingle, May boast itself the fairest flower In glen, or copse, or forest dingle. Though fair her gems of azure hue, Beneath the dew-drop's weight reclining; I've seen an eye of lovelier blue, More sweet through wat'ry lustre shining.
Стр. 89 - True History of several honourable Families of the Right Honourable Name of Scot, in the Shires of Roxburgh and Selkirk, and others adjacent, gathered out of Ancient Chronicles, Histories, and Traditions of our Fathers...
Стр. 48 - I was early master of, to the great annoyance of almost our only visiter, the worthy clergyman of the parish, Dr Duncan, who had not patience to have a sober chat interrupted by my shouting forth this ditty. Methinks I...