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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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A Parliament for Scotland

Self-confessed Scottish Nationalist John Buchan warned Scots that there was more to democratic prosperity than having a Parliament.

692

Blushing Honours

Sir Walter Scott takes his daughter Sophia to see the newly-rediscovered Honours of Scotland, and suffers an embarrassment.

693

The Honours of Scotland

Sir Walter Scott described how the long-forgotten crown jewels of the Scottish Kings came to light again.

694

I’ll Tell You Who Time Gallops Withal

Rosalind explains to Orlando that Time moves at different paces depending on who you are.

695

The Doctor Will Fleece You Now

Richard Steele goes to Bath for his health, and is cured of more ailments than he had ever had in his life.

696

Much Cry but Little Wool

Joseph Addison complains that the famous Cries of London are a lot of fuss about nothing.