EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 13 MIN
Waverley Volume 2 Chapter XLII - A Soldier's Dinner
from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott
In which the young hero, newly attired in the striking garb of old Gaul, prepares himself for the morrow's uncertain encounter while sharing a hearty soldier’s dinner with his companions amidst the earnest discourse of loyalty, duty, and the practical concerns of war. The scene unfolds with good-humoured camaraderie and poignant reflections on honour, fortune, and the tender hopes that cling to those who face the perils of battle.
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In which the young hero, newly attired in the striking garb of old Gaul, prepares himself for the morrow's uncertain encounter while sharing a hearty soldier’s dinner with his companions amidst the earnest discourse of loyalty, duty, and the practical concerns of war. The scene unfolds with good-humoured camaraderie and poignant reflections on honour, fortune, and the tender hopes that cling to those who face the perils of battle.
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