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... presents a marked contrast to most fictions of the day , in that its merit lies in the extreme simplicity and strength both of the plot and the characters . The lack of gold , which forms the title of the book , gives rise to bitter ...
... presents a marked contrast to most fictions of the day , in that its merit lies in the extreme simplicity and strength both of the plot and the characters . The lack of gold , which forms the title of the book , gives rise to bitter ...
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... present crisis . These were accompanied ploughmen and shepherds , grasped what weap - by bands of women - folk and bairns , anxious to ons they possessed , laughed at the terrors which mothers , wives , sisters , or children muttered ...
... present crisis . These were accompanied ploughmen and shepherds , grasped what weap - by bands of women - folk and bairns , anxious to ons they possessed , laughed at the terrors which mothers , wives , sisters , or children muttered ...
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... present laird's father , and therefore possessed and assumed much importance about the place . laden with old firelocks , swords , and axes , which had lain in the armory unused for many years . The hall presented a curious contrast of ...
... present laird's father , and therefore possessed and assumed much importance about the place . laden with old firelocks , swords , and axes , which had lain in the armory unused for many years . The hall presented a curious contrast of ...
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... a man - I mean , like a woman who is fit to be a " Yes , yes , any thing ; only spare me this suspense . " " Then make ready - present - fire ! -your “ Yes , ” he said , hurriedly , " 2 FOR THE KING . 17 1 the face of death. ...
... a man - I mean , like a woman who is fit to be a " Yes , yes , any thing ; only spare me this suspense . " " Then make ready - present - fire ! -your “ Yes , ” he said , hurriedly , " 2 FOR THE KING . 17 1 the face of death. ...
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... present juncture . " I have told you we don't want you . " “ Ay , maister , ay , I'm going , " was the com- posed answer , while the speaker continued to warm his hands at the fire . An enthusiastic shout in the court attracted the ...
... present juncture . " I have told you we don't want you . " “ Ay , maister , ay , I'm going , " was the com- posed answer , while the speaker continued to warm his hands at the fire . An enthusiastic shout in the court attracted the ...
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