The Antiquary Volume II - Chapter Second

In which the Antiquary, Sir Arthur, and the dubious adept Dousterswivel engage in a wary expedition to uncover supposed treasure hidden beneath the ruins of St. Ruth, amidst legal warnings and sceptical discourse. Their labours, assisted by the shrewd beggar Edie Ochiltree, culminate in the unexpected discovery of a chest filled with silver ingots, provoking a mixture of astonishment and uneasy triumph among the party.