The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Black Dwarf by Walter Scott: them.--Look over these lists, Marchie (an abbreviation by which
Mareschal-Wells was known among his friends). Do you, Sir
Frederick, read these letters from Lothian and the west--all is
ripe for the sickle, and we have but to summon out the reapers."
"With all my heart," said Mareschal; "the more mischief the
better sport."
Sir Frederick looked grave and disconcerted.
"Walk aside with me, my good friend," said Ellieslaw to the
sombre baronet; "I have something for your private ear, with
which I know you will be gratified."
They walked into the house, leaving Ratcliffe and Mareschal
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