United States or Saint Barthélemy ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
I will go back to Crail my penitence shall be seen in my shame; I will go openly, that all may take warning and before all, in the face of day, will I confess the wrongs I hae done to my gudeman and bairns." She then rose and said to her sister, "Elspa, ye hae heard my vow, and this very hour I will begin my pilgrimage."
"It was na to see the like of you I cam' here," said she, with a scornful toss of her head. "I ken that, Marion," replied Elspa, mournfully. "And what business then hae ye to come to snool me?" Elspa for a little while made no answer to this, but, drying her eyes, she went to her seat composedly, and then said, "'Cause ye're my sister, and brought shame and disgrace on a' your family.
As the time of appointment drew near, Elspa Ruet was enabled to call in her wandering and anxious thoughts, and, strengthened by her duty, the blessing of the tranquil mind was shed upon her. Her tears were dried up, and her countenance shone with a serene benignity.
Word Of The Day