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Guy Mannering

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
Othello.
When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Guy Mannering

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Guy Mannering is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
Line 2
Othello.
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When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
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It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
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Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

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acquainted

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

addressing

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

agent

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

among

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

an

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

and

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

any

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

are

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

as

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

at

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

attorney

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Because

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

Bertram

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

between

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

bids

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

breach

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

by

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

case

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

clients

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

come

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

considerable

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

death

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

deceased

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

devil

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

do

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

Edinburgh

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Ellangowan

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Esq

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

for

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

found

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

Glossin

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

God

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

Godfrey

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

had

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

have

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

he

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

him

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

his

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

home

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

if

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

importance

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

in

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

inform

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

interest

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

It

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

judge

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

late

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

letter-writer

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

letters

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

Margaret

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Mr

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Mrs

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

not

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

of

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

once

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

one

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

opening

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Othello

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From this reading Othello.

other

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

papers

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

patron

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

perceived

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

person

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

place

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

present

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

proper

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Protocol

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

repositories

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

representatives

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

requesting

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

returned

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

ruffians

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

sent

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

serve

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

service

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

should

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

signed

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

Singleside

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

sudden

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

taken

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

that

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

the

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

their

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

thereof

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

they

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

think

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

those

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

to

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

unacquainted

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

was

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

we

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

When

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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

which

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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.

will

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

with

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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.

You

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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

Chapter 25 of Guy Mannering by Walter Scott holds 265 sentences, grouped into 53 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 25 of Guy Mannering contain?

Chapter 25 holds 265 sentences of Guy Mannering, unabridged, divided into 53 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 25 of Guy Mannering by Walter Scott exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 265 sentences, grouped into 53 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Vocabulary met early in Guy Mannering

Words and structures a reader meets early in Guy Mannering, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Looking
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Round
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Dreary
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