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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Antiquary Volume II - Chapter First

from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott

In which the orderly routine of Monkbarns is disturbed by the caprices of a spirited youth and the arrival of distinguished visitors, bringing with them tales of curious discoveries and adventurous experiments. The Antiquary, though sceptical of modern pretensions and impostures, finds himself reluctantly drawn into discussions of treasure and trust, juxtaposing his antiquarian wisdom with the fanciful hopes of Sir Arthur.

In which the orderly routine of Monkbarns is disturbed by the caprices of a spirited youth and the arrival of distinguished visitors, bringing with them tales of curious discoveries and adventurous experiments. The Antiquary, though sceptical of modern pretensions and impostures, finds himself reluctantly drawn into discussions of treasure and trust, juxtaposing his antiquarian wisdom with the fanciful hopes of Sir Arthur.

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