St. Clair of the Isles: Or, the Outlaws of Barra, a Scottish Tradition 4
The book St. Clair of the Isles: Or, the Outlaws of Barra, a Scottish Tradition 4 was written by author Helme, Elizabeth, D. 1816 Here you can read free online of St. Clair of the Isles: Or, the Outlaws of Barra, a Scottish Tradition 4 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is St. Clair of the Isles: Or, the Outlaws of Barra, a Scottish Tradition 4 a good or bad book?
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One evening previous to their depar- ture, the king being in his closet, with only the chancellor, one of the atten- dants informed him, that a woman of noble port, but whose face was conceal- ed by the mourning weeds she wore, craved admittance to his presence. The king ordered her to be brought in, when, the attendant being withdrawn, he expected her to speak ; but, for some minutes. ST. CLATU OF THE ISLES. 85 minutes, sighs were only audible, till, weary with such a dumb scene, he re- queste...d her to inform him of the busi- ness which had induced her to break on his privacy. " My liege," replied she, " I have a story of sin and shame to relate, which might make any woman pause, and which nothing but the pangs of conscience could force me to reveal." " Lady," replied the king, ** your voice is familiar to my ear ; would it be too much to ask to see your face ?" " My lord, I came prepared. A fear of the world hath hitherto been the bane of my life ; to avoid disgraee, I have plunged into guilt, which, without re- pentance, must condemn me to everlast- ing perdition.
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