An Historical and Statistical Account of the Isle of Man, From the Earliest Times to the Present Date, Vol. 1 of 2: With a View of Its Ancient Laws, ... and Popular Superstitions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Excerpt from An Historical and Statistical Account of the Isle of Man, From the Earliest Times to the Present Date, Vol. 1 of 2: With a View of Its Ancient Laws, Peculiar Customs, and Popular Superstitions

The impression made on my mind by the picture of the 'bungling bard,' was really nowise relieved by his dogmatic assertions and pretensions during the evening. A brace of ptarmigans at table, which Sir Walter said he had received that day as a present from the north, was a treat to every one present except him from the sullen oit,' who said those birds were as abundant as pigeons in Galloway. Sir Walter smiled, and I made no reply.

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