Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XXX - Shows that the Loss of a Horse's Shoe May Be a Serious Inconvenience

In which the noble Waverley, whilst travelling with his guide, encounters unexpected turmoil in the village of Cairnvreckan upon the loss of a horse's shoe, revealing a community steeped in political fervour and suspicion. The ensuing tumult leads to a violent altercation and the intervention of a respected clergyman, who strives to restore order and place the matter before the local laird.