Rob Roy Volume 1 Chapter 6

In which the young Osbaldistone arrives at his uncle’s hall and encounters a boisterous household dominated by stout, rugged cousins and the sharp wit of Miss Vernon, whose frankness and beauty challenge the newcomer’s assumptions. Amidst the rough hospitality and heavy mirth, a quieter moment with the gardener reveals hints of deeper family secrets and political divides lurking beneath the surface of their Highland domain.