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Well, freely I confess our mountain matrons In useful virtues do excel their mates; And in what earthly region is it otherwise?

I dare not contradict thee, and be deemed Ungallant for my pains.

Is it from Glasgow? Is there within the cover aught for me?

There is a letter with thy name upon it. ( withdraws some paces from her.) Which, ne'ertheless, thou keepest to thyself With eyes intently fix'd upon the writing. Is it a stranger's hand to thee unknown?

No, not unknown.

It is from Emma Graham (to ), and with your leave,