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Fair play is a jewel.

Walter Scott

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Walter Scott
Age: 61 †
Born: 1771
Born: August 15
Died: 1832
Died: September 21
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And better had they ne'er been born, Who read to doubt, or read to scorn.
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A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.
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'Tis an old tale, and often told But did my fate and wish agree, Ne'er had been read, in story old, Of maiden true betray'd for gold, That loved, or was avenged, like me!
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My foot is on my native heath, and my name is MacGregor.
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For Love will still be lord of all.
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