EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 33 MIN
Old Mortality Volume 1 Chapter 12
from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott
In which a substantial and hearty breakfast at Tillietudlem castle sets the scene for delicate social exchanges, revealing the complex character of Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse and the tense interplay of loyalty, rank, and hidden affections among the guests. Amidst discussions of rebellion and the fate of a prisoner, young Lord Evandale’s departure for conflict leaves Edith Bellenden caught between hope and dread, as tender feelings entwine with the harsh realities of civil strife.
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In which a substantial and hearty breakfast at Tillietudlem castle sets the scene for delicate social exchanges, revealing the complex character of Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse and the tense interplay of loyalty, rank, and hidden affections among the guests. Amidst discussions of rebellion and the fate of a prisoner, young Lord Evandale’s departure for conflict leaves Edith Bellenden caught between hope and dread, as tender feelings entwine with the harsh realities of civil strife.
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Old Mortality Volume 1 Chapter 12
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