OR, "TIS SIXTY YEARS SINCE. Under which King, Bezonian? Speak, or die! HENRY IV. PART II. THREE VOLUMES IN TWO. Vol. II. PHILADELPHIA : PUBLISHED BY EDWIN T. SCOTT, 61 NORTH EIGHTH STREET. WAVERLEY; OR, "TIS SIXTY YEARS SINCE. CHAPTER I. An old and a new Acquaintance. WHILE he was deep sunk in his reverie, the rustle of tartans was heard behind him, a friendly arm clasped his shoulders, and a friendly voice exclaimed, "Said the Highland prophet sooth? or must second sight go for nothing?" Waverley turned, and was warmly embraced by Fergus Mac-Ivor. "A thousand welcomes to HolyRood, once more possessed by her legitimate sovereign! did I not say we should prosper, and that you would fall into the hands of the Philistines if you parted from us?” "Dear Fergus, it is long since I have heard a friend's voice. Where is Flora?" "Safe, and a triumphant spectator of our success." "In this place?" "Ay, in this city at least, and you shall see her; but first you must meet a friend whom you little think of, who has been frequent in his inquiries after you." Thus saying, he dragged Waverley by the arm out of the guard-chamber, and ere he knew where he was conducted, Edward found himself in a presence room fitted up with some attempt at royal state. |