EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 31 MIN
The Antiquary Volume II - Chapter Twenty-Fourth
from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott
In which a mistaken beacon fire sets the district ablaze with alarm, prompting a spirited military response and the mobilisation of the local militia, while the Antiquary and his companions navigate the ensuing confusion with a mixture of earnestness and ironic self-awareness. Amidst the bustle, revelations concerning a young officer’s true parentage unfold, intertwining matters of birth, legacy, and honour with the steadfast services of old friends and the hopeful march of youth.
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In which a mistaken beacon fire sets the district ablaze with alarm, prompting a spirited military response and the mobilisation of the local militia, while the Antiquary and his companions navigate the ensuing confusion with a mixture of earnestness and ironic self-awareness. Amidst the bustle, revelations concerning a young officer’s true parentage unfold, intertwining matters of birth, legacy, and honour with the steadfast services of old friends and the hopeful march of youth.
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