Waverley Volume 2 Chapter XLVIII - An Unexpected Embarassment

In which the Baron of Bradwardine, freshly engaged from the excitement of battle, seeks counsel on the peculiar and honourable feudal duty involving the removal of the Prince Regent's caligae, a matter most serious in the eyes of his house yet provoking some mirth among his companions. Meanwhile, amidst the return of the clansmen laden with spoils and subdued quarrels, the humour and gravity of ancient customs intertwine, casting a gentle light upon the characters’ steadfast devotion and occasional absurdities.