SILAS MARNER

SILAS MARNER:

THE WEAVER OF RAVELOE

BY

GEORGE ELIOT

AUTHOR OF "ADAM BEDE," ETC.

"A child, more than all other gifts

That earth can offer to declining man,

Brings hope with it, and forward-looking thoughts."

WORDSWORTH.

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS

EDINBURGH AND LONDON

MDCCCLXI

PART I.