The Antiquary Volume II - Chapter Ninth

In which the Antiquary prepares to attend the funeral of a young fisherman, reflecting on the ancient and genteel customs that bind landlord and tenant in shared rites of mourning, whilst engaging in lively discourse with his nephew Hector upon antiquities, local legends, and the authenticity of Gaelic poetry. Their morning is further enlivened by the mischievous exploits of Hector’s dog Juno and a spirited encounter with a seal, amidst scholarly debates and familial good humour.