tale-book

Updated: May 18, 2025

"Suppose," said Roland Graeme, "we should begin as in a tale-book, by asking each other's names and histories?" "It is right well imagined," said Catherine, "and shows an argute judgment. Do you begin, and I will listen, and only put in a question or two at the dark parts of the story. Come, unfold then your name and history, my new acquaintance."

Sir Walter Scott - The Abbot