Elspet

Walter and Isobel Peirson had four sons and two daughters: (1) James, who married Elizabeth, daughter of Carnegy of that ilk; (2) John, who married another daughter, Margaret, of the same Carnegy of that ilk; (3) Alexander, of whom more presently; (4) Thomas, whose doughty child and heiress, Elspet, in 1645 subscribed “600 merks” to the defence of Dundee by Major Mungo Murray against the Marquis of Montrose.

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'What if that climate could be changed instantly, Elspet h?

Boiling a Frog Brookmyre, Christopher, 1968- 2000

But when I see your lady, Elspet ', I understand why the old story-tellers always made their gods and goddesses fair-skinned and golden-haired.

Flashman's Lady Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1977

Elspet Zohrer to me, and from me to Elspet, Sir Pyramus, and ask yourself what reason you would give me to expect the fulfilment of such a demand.

Barbara Blomberg — Volume 02 Georg Ebers 1867

She had liked the handsome officer, for it was true that few men so well understood the art of guiding a partner through the dance; she, fool that she was, had made eyes at him in order not to let pretty Elspet

Barbara Blomberg — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Elspet Zohrer to me, and from me to Elspet, Sir Pyramus, and ask yourself what reason you would give me to expect the fulfilment of such

Barbara Blomberg — Complete Georg Ebers 1867

Elspet Zohrer to me, and from me to Elspet, Sir Pyramus, and ask yourself what reason you would give me to expect the fulfilment of such a demand.

Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867

'Ay,' said Robert, seized with some anxiety about the violin as he remembered the fate of the wife, 'but ye ken Elspet comes aff a' the waur sometimes. '

Robert Falconer George MacDonald 1864

"Elizabeth," or "Elspet," as she was indiscriminately called, cared little about her reputation touching these important functions.

Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) John Roby 1821

"Your beautiful wife, the lady Elspet ', has gone.

Flashman's Lady Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1977