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The contrast between these grave, dignified, saintly Covenanting leaders, and the brilliant Cavalier, Sir Thomas Urquhart, is one which, by its picturesqueness, strongly impresses the imagination.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

Even as late as the Covenanting period their condition had not greatly improved.

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert

But my Covenanting buckies rhyme all the time—a beautiful example of the unconscious rhyme above referred to.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) by Lang, Andrew

In 1639 he was deprived of his office by the Covenanting party.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

The Covenanting party were successful beyond their hopes.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John