Old Mortality, Volume 2. - Walter Scott

Old Mortality, Volume 2.

By Walter Scott

  • Release Date: 1832-09-21
  • Genre: Historical Romance

Description

The origin of "Old Mortality", perhaps the best of Scott's historical romances, is well known. In a hollow of the hill, about a quarter of a mile from the field of battle, was a shepherd's hut; a miserable cottage, which, as the only enclosed spot within a moderate distance, the leaders of the presbyterian army had chosen for their council-house. Towards this spot Burley guided Morton, who was surprised, as he approached it, at the multifarious confusion of sounds which issued from its precincts.