Bride of Lammermoor Chapter XXXI

In which a wise woman of dubious reputation is engaged to nurse the ailing Lucy Ashton, weaving dark and ominous tales that prey upon her troubled mind and cast a shadow over her hopes. Meanwhile, under the strict guidance of a stern clergyman and her own resolute spirit, Lucy seeks to clarify the uncertain fate of a solemn engagement, clinging still to a fragile hope amidst deepening despair.