Rob Roy Volume 1 Chapter 1

In which the youthful narrator recounts the stern yet affectionate summons from his father, whose mercantile ambitions and unyielding nature cast a shadow over the son's literary and leisurely pursuits abroad. The tale unfolds amidst the somber interplay of filial duty and individual aspiration, setting the stage for the sober reflection of a life at the crossroads of enterprise and inclination.