Redgauntlet. By the author of 'Waverley'. |
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Página 315 - 'I speak the King's very words, from his very lips,' replied the General. '"I will," said his Majesty, "deserve the confidence of my subjects by reposing my security in the fidelity of the millions who acknowledge my title — in the good sense and prudence of the few who continue, from the errors of education, to disown it." His Majesty will not even believe that the most zealous Jacobites who yet remain can nourish a thought of exciting a civil war, which must be fatal to their families and themselves,...
Página 150 - That he shall never obtain," answered Darsie ; *f my principles and my prudence alike forbid such a step. Besides, it would be totally unavailing to his purpose. Whatever these people may pretend, to evade your uncle's importunities, they cannot, at this time of day, think of subjecting their necks again to the feudal yoke, which was effectually broken by the act of 1748, abolishing vassalage and hereditary jurisdictions.
Página 316 - Is this real?" said Redgauntlet. "Can you mean this? Am I — are all — are any of these gentlemen at liberty, without interruption, to embark in yonder brig, which, I see, is now again approaching the shore?" "You, sir — all — any of the gentlemen present," said the General — "all whom the vessel can contain, are at liberty to embark uninterrupted by me; but I advise none to go off who have not powerful reasons, unconnected with the present meeting, for this will be remembered against no...