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The Black Dwarf

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Black Dwarf is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o me.--Border Ballad.
Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.
Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.
Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.
Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”
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The Black Dwarf

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Black Dwarf is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face ome.--Border Ballad.
Line 2
Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.
Line 3
Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.
Line 4
Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.
Line 5
Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

All words in this reading · 78

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a

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

accoutrements

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

and

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

approbation

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

arms

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

as

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

at

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

Ay

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

Ballad

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

been

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

Border

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

by

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

collected

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

confusion

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

cried

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

do

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

done

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

easy

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

Elliot

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

exclaimed

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From this reading “Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.

face

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

foot

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

for

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

friends

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

gate

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

glen

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

greet

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

Hackburn

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

hame

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

hastily

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

hattock

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

have

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

his

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From this reading “Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.

Hobbie

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From this reading “Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.

horse

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

in

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

it

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

it's

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

kinsmen

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From this reading “Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.

kye

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

Laird

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

Let

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

look

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

Many

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

matter

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

me

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

men

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

must

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

never

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

no

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

Now

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

o

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

of

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

ready

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

resounded

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

ride

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

says't

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

Scripture

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

Simon

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

sit

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

spear

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From this reading “Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.

speedilie

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

stirrup

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

such

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

take

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

Telfer's

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

that

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

that's

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From this reading “Ay, ay!” exclaimed Simon of Hackburn, “that’s the gate to take it, Hobbie.

the

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

them

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

They

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

to

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From this reading “Horse! horse! and spear!” exclaimed Hobbie to his kinsmen.

was

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

while

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

winna

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From this reading Now horse and hattock, cried the Laird,-- Now horse and hattock, speedilie; They that winna ride for Telfer’s kye, Let them never look in the face o’ me.--Border Ballad.

with

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

women

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From this reading Let women sit and greet at hame, men must do as they have been done by; it’s the Scripture says’t.”

younger

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From this reading Many a ready foot was in the stirrup; and, while Elliot hastily collected arms and accoutrements, no easy matter in such a confusion, the glen resounded with the approbation of his younger friends.

Chapter 8 of The Black Dwarf by Walter Scott holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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 8 of The Black Dwarf contain?

Chapter 8 holds 102 sentences of The Black Dwarf, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 8 of The Black Dwarf by Walter Scott exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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.

How do I study chapter 8 of The Black Dwarf?

Work through the 21 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 8 can be played aloud in United States English.

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Preliminary
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Philosophy
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Shepherd
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April
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