THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR.
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His anxious solicitations that the Master would stay to receive his kinsman, were of course readily complied with, since the ecclaircissement which had taken place at the Mermaiden's Fountain had removed all wish for sudden departure. Lucy and Lockhard had, therefore, orders to provide all things necessary in their different departments, for receiving the expected guests, with a pomp and display of luxury very uncommon in Scotland at that remote period.
