[The Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott]@TWC D-Link bookThe Fair Maid of Perth CHAPTER XXX 18/23
Pray, do thou be so complying as to consider it also." "Is it indeed to a lady's service you would promote me ?" said the glee maiden.
"And where does she dwell ?" "At Falkland," answered the Prince. "Oh, I have heard of that great lady!" said Louise; "and will you indeed prefer me to your right royal consort's service ?" "I will, by my honour--whenever I receive her as such.
Mark that reservation, John," said he aside to Ramorny. The persons who were in the boat caught up the tidings, and, concluding a reconciliation was about to take place betwixt the royal couple, exhorted Louise to profit by her good fortune, and add herself to the Duchess of Rothsay's train.
Several offered her some acknowledgment for the exercise of her talents. During this moment of delay, Ramorny whispered to Dwining: "Make in, knave, with some objection.
This addition is one too many.
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