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Updated: May 2, 2025
Now, Simon, I demand of you whether this be truly stated, so far as you know? and further, what was the purport of the defunct Oliver Proudfute's discourse with you?"
"Please you, good Master Bailie, I cannot endure to see our townsman beaten and rifled, and like to be murdered before us all. It reflects upon the Fair Town, and if it is neighbour Proudfute's misfortune, it is our shame. I must to his rescue." "We will all go to his rescue," answered Bailie Craigdallie; "but let no man strike without order from me.
"Nay, my dear father," said Catharine, with a smile, "now you are taking Oliver Proudfute's office. That doughty burgher is Henry's brother at arms." Her father's countenance grew dark. "You have spoke a stinging word, daughter; but you know not what has happened. Kiss him, Catharine, in token of forgiveness." "Not so," said Catharine; "I have done him too much grace already.
He stood at gaze, however, at some distance, like the wolf, which, though it retreats before the dogs, cannot be brought to absolute flight. Henry, seeing this state of things, spurred his horse and advanced far before the rest of the party, up towards the scene of Oliver Proudfute's misfortune.
He had associated himself to the smith, whose motions he had watched for the purpose of joining him; for it was Oliver Proudfute's opinion that men of action showed to most advantage when beside each other; and he was delighted when some wag of the lower class had gravity enough to cry out, without laughing outright: "There goes the pride of Perth there go the slashing craftsmen, the jolly Smith of the Wynd and the bold bonnet maker!"
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