Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XXXI - An Examination

In which young Edward Waverley finds himself under grave suspicion and subjected to a rigorous examination by Major Melville, as accusations of treason and disloyalty shadow his conduct amid turbulent times. Despite his steadfast denials and earnest explanations, the weight of ominous charges and strained hospitality compel him into reluctant confinement under uneasy guard.