Douglas, George Brisbane, Sir, bart., 1856-1935, ed · New York, Burt · leaf 170
. Bring the beans and sweetmeats to meto-morrow. Call on me when Im wanted, and Ishall be there without fail. THE FAITHFUL PURSE-BEARER. 155 So the beans and sweemeats were given, and themorn of the ISTew Year arrived. And indeed it was a crowd that filled the greathall of the castle that same day,… … ••is that all? QUOTH THE HOODIE. How now ? said the chief. Any complaints ?any advice ? any wish ? I am a just man, and mywife is beautiful; say on without fear. Ian na Sporran has been stealing your goldenbarley, O chief! cried Ian na Piob, ^ and he shouldbe put to death. ^ Who is your witness ?…
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