EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 2 Chapter 20
from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott
In which the good Duke of Argyle’s favour bestows a promising ecclesiastical appointment upon Reuben Butler, much to the surprise of the honest and judicious David Deans, who weighs the spiritual and worldly considerations of this advancement with careful reflection. Amidst changes in fortune and quiet domestic disappointments, David assumes the role of mentor and advocate, guiding Butler through the complex moral landscape of the Kirk of Scotland, whilst fatherly affection delicately presages a closer union between their families.
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In which the good Duke of Argyle’s favour bestows a promising ecclesiastical appointment upon Reuben Butler, much to the surprise of the honest and judicious David Deans, who weighs the spiritual and worldly considerations of this advancement with careful reflection. Amidst changes in fortune and quiet domestic disappointments, David assumes the role of mentor and advocate, guiding Butler through the complex moral landscape of the Kirk of Scotland, whilst fatherly affection delicately presages a closer union between their families.
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