Catriona Chapter 20 - I Continue to Move in Good Society

In which the young David Balfour finds himself immersed in the refined society of Edinburgh, honing his manners, learning new skills, and making delicate acquaintances, while the complexities of loyalty and affection entwine about him with Miss Grant’s mischievous guidance. As Davie prepares to depart for Leyden, the tender and teasing exchanges with Catriona and others mark a poignant farewell, underscoring the bittersweet transition from youth to a more measured ambition.