ISBN: 9781236229229

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 104 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Pur… Plus…

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 104 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 Excerpt: . . . and connections of the young couple. 1 His excursions to Tweedside during Term-time were, with very rare exceptions, of the sort which I have described in the preceding chapter; but he departed from his rule about this time in honor of the Swedish Prince, who had expressed a wish to see Abbotsford before leaving Scotland, and assembled a number of his friends and neighbors to meet his Royal Highness. Of the invitations which he distributed on this occasion, I insert one specimen--that addressed to Mr. Scott of Gala: --T0 the Baron qf Galashiels The Knight of Abbotsford sends greeting. Trusty and well-beloved, --Whereas Gustavus, Prince Royal of Sweden, proposeth to honor our poor house of Abbotsford with his presence on Thursday next, and to 1 On Friday evening I gave away Sophi: to Mr. Lockhart. . . . I own my house seems lonely to me since she left us, but that is a natural feel-ing, which will soon wear oif. I have every reason to think I have con-sulted her happiness in the match, as became the father of a most attached and dutiful daughter, who never in her life gave me five minutes vela-tion. In the mean time the words run strangely in my ear: -- Ah me! the flower and blossom of my house The wind has blown away to other towers. --Scott to Lady Abercorn--Familiar Letters, vol. p. 75. repose himself there for certain days, We do heartily pray you, out of the love and kindness which is and shall abide betwixt us, to be aiding to us at this conjuncture, and to repair to Abbotsford with your lady, either upon Thursday or Friday, as may best suit your convenience and pleasure, looking for no denial at your hands. Which loving countenance we will, with all thankfulness, return to you at your mansion of Gala. The hour of appearan. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<