thanks-sceleratissima

Updated: June 13, 2025

"And," quoth Fear, "the salt which she sprinkled upon the food showeth plainly it is not a necromantic banquet, in which that seasoning never occurs." "And, besides," says Hunger, after the first spoonful, "it is savoury and refreshing viands." "So ye like the meat?" said the hostess. "Yea," answered the Dominie, "and I give thee thanks-sceleratissima! which means Mrs. Margaret."

Sir Walter Scott - Guy Mannering