EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 11 MIN
Bracebridge Hall - The Busy Man
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which the narrator acquaints us with the spirited and industrious Master Simon, a convivial bachelor who presides over the estate’s various amusements and duties with a blend of good-humoured zeal and dated accomplishments. Amidst his rounds and disputes with the veteran huntsman Christy, a venerable repository of the estate’s sporting lore, a distinguished lady arrives to the hearty reception of the household, stirring a gust of activity and attention throughout the Hall.
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In which the narrator acquaints us with the spirited and industrious Master Simon, a convivial bachelor who presides over the estate’s various amusements and duties with a blend of good-humoured zeal and dated accomplishments. Amidst his rounds and disputes with the veteran huntsman Christy, a venerable repository of the estate’s sporting lore, a distinguished lady arrives to the hearty reception of the household, stirring a gust of activity and attention throughout the Hall.
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