Guy Mannering Volume II - Chapter I
from The Walter Scott Library Hosted by Sir Walter Scott
In which the peaceful Mannering household is suddenly thrust into turmoil by the desperate flight of government officers pursued by violent smugglers, leading to a tense and resolute defence of their home. The narrative, framed in a letter from Julia Mannering, vividly captures the fear and courage of those besieged, alongside the peculiarities of the defenders and the looming threat outside the door.
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