 | 1926 - Страниц: 608
..." The tradition regarding the death of Lord Soulis, however singular," says Scott, " is not without parallel in the real history of Scotland. The same...extraordinary mode of cookery was actually practised (horresco 44 On this incident of objects that give off supernatural light see FB Gummere, The Popular Ballad,... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1833 - Страниц: 420
...real history of Scotland. The same extraordinary mode of, cookery was actually practised (Jiorresco referens /) upon the body of a sheriff of the Mearns. This person, whose name was Melvill of Glenbervie, bore his faculties so harshly, that he became detested by the barons of the... | |
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Melvill of Glenbervie, bore his faculties so harshly, that he became detested by the barons of the country. Reiterated complaints of his conduct having been made to James I. (or, as others say, to the Duke of... 
