Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

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From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

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From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

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From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

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From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

having a loud resonant metallic sound

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

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From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

the organ of sight

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

march in a procession

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

the force of workers available

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

of very great significance

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

on one occasion

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

above and across; more than

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

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From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

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From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

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From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

plural of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

in a softened tone

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A bustling and joyous aspect did the ancient town of Scone present near the end of March, 1306.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

precisely as stated

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

which person or people

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Subdued indeed, and evidently under some restraint and mystery, which might be accounted for by the near vicinity of the English, who were quartered in large numbers over almost the whole of Perthshire; some, however, appeared exempt from these most unwelcome guests.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It had been long, very long since the old quiet town had witnessed such busy groups and such eager tongues as on all sides thronged it now; the very burghers and men of handicraft wore on their countenances tokens of something momentous.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There were smiths' shops opening on every side, armorers at work, anvils clanging, spears sharpening, shields burnishing, bits and steel saddles and sharp spurs meeting the eye at every turn.

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From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.

but in spite of that

From this reading The nobles, esquires, yeomen, and peasants--all, by their national garb and eager yet suppressed voices, might be known at once as Scotsmen right and true.