EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 33 MIN
Old Mortality Volume 1 Chapter 1
from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott
In which a weary schoolmaster finds solace in evening walks by a secluded Scottish burial-ground, where he encounters the singular and devout figure known as Old Mortality, who dedicates his life to preserving the memory of persecuted Covenanters through diligent care of their neglected tombstones. The narrative gently reflects on the enduring spirit and divided loyalties of a troubled era, with respectful acknowledgment of the complexities and passions that shaped both protagonists of that historic strife.
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In which a weary schoolmaster finds solace in evening walks by a secluded Scottish burial-ground, where he encounters the singular and devout figure known as Old Mortality, who dedicates his life to preserving the memory of persecuted Covenanters through diligent care of their neglected tombstones. The narrative gently reflects on the enduring spirit and divided loyalties of a troubled era, with respectful acknowledgment of the complexities and passions that shaped both protagonists of that historic strife.
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Old Mortality Volume 1 Chapter 1
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