SHANTY

THE

BLACKSMITH;

A TALE OF OTHER TIMES

BY MRS. SHERWOOD.


1852.



SHANTY

THE

BLACKSMITH.

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It was during the last century, and before the spirit of revolution had
effected any change in the manners of our forefathers, that the events
took place, which are about to be recorded in this little volume.

At that period there existed in the wild border country, which lies
between England and Scotland, an ancient castle, of which only one
tower, a few chambers in the main building, certain offices enclosed in