[Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott]@TWC D-Link bookRob Roy INTRODUCTION---( 1829)
When the author projected this further encroachment on the patience of an
indulgent public, he was at some loss for a title; a good name being very
nearly of as much consequence in literature as in life 99/122
I beg your Excellency would be persuaded that, had it been in my power, as it was in my inclination, I should always have acted for the service of his Majesty King George, and that one reason of my begging the favour of your intercession with his Majesty for the pardon of my life, is the earnest desire I have to employ it in his service, whose goodness, justice, and humanity, are so conspicuous to all mankind .-- I am, with all duty and respect, your Excellency's most, &c., "Robert Campbell." No.
IVa .-- LETTER. ESCAPE OF ROB ROY FROM THE DUKE OF ATHOLE. The following copy of a letter which passed from one clergyman of the Church of Scotland to another, was communicated to me by John Gregorson, Esq.
of Ardtornish.
The escape of Rob Roy is mentioned, like other interesting news of the time with which it is intermingled.
The disagreement between the Dukes of Athole and Argyle seems to have animated the former against Rob Roy, as one of Argyle's partisans. "Rev.and dear Brother, Yrs of the 28th Jun I had by the bearer.
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