Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVIII - Waverley Proceeds on His Journey

In which the young Edward Waverley finds himself deserted in a secret Highland cavern, where he encounters the hardy and hospitable folk of the loch and learns of their wild and lawless ways amidst rugged natural beauty. As he journeys through the hills, he meets the dignified and complex chieftain Fergus Mac-Ivor, whose presence and manner strike a balance of charm and latent command, setting the tone for the shifting allegiances of the Highlands.