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The Walter Scott Library brings the great historical novels of Sir Walter Scott to life through complete, immersive readings. Journey through chivalry, clan loyalty, and the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and medieval Britain - one chapter at a time.
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The Pirate Book 2 Chapter 17 (opens the original)
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In which the determined Minna Troil boldly commands a pirate messenger and ventures into the city of Kirkwall to seek aid for her captive father, encountering both civil authority and the enigmatic Norna of the Fitful-head. Through whispered counsel and daring resolve, she orchestrates a perilous plan for the escape of Captain Cleveland, weaving hope amidst the strict laws and wary magistrates of the Orkney isles.
The Pirate Book 2 Chapter 16 (opens the original)
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In which the noble Magnus Troil and his daughters, journeying from Zetland to Kirkwall, are seized at sea by a pirate sloop whose wild but strangely amiable captain, Jack Bunce, alternates between rough levity and unexpectedly tender regard for his captives. The captives are taken aboard amid uneasy negotiations, spirited songs, and potations of punch, whilst the daughters are shortly set ashore under guarded escort, leaving the anxious father to await his uncertain fate with a mixture of patern
The Pirate Book 2 Chapter 15 (opens the original)
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In which the members of Kirkwall’s council gestion the delicate matter of provisioning and guiding a pirate crew, compelling the unwilling agriculturist Triptolemus Yellowley to accompany them as a reluctant pilot. Meanwhile, covert schemes and uneasy truces shape the dispositions of those on shore and at sea, with the pirate crew's restless spirit threatening the fragile peace maintained by cautious diplomacy.
The Pirate Book 2 Chapter 12 (opens the original)
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In which Captain Cleveland encounters a crafty pedlar who has come into possession of his clothes through a questionable transaction, leading to a sharp dispute amid the bustling market stalls of Kirkwall. The quarrel escalates until Cleveland is seized by the town officers, only to be liberated by his fierce comrades, casting him once more among his resolute and adventurous associates.
The Pirate Book 2 Chapter 13 (opens the original)
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In which the convalescent Mordaunt finds himself in the solitary care of the mysterious Norna, whose affectionate and wild declarations entwine the bonds of parentage and destiny with supernatural claims and ancient rites. They converse on matters of duty, love, and inheritance amid the rugged beauty of a remote isle, where Norna’s power and passion command both awe and unease.
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