The Walter Scott Library

The Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 2 Chapter 7

In which a captive maiden is confined amidst a den of ruffians and a crazed woman, where she listens with sorrow and steadfast heart to their dark and vindictive discourse, sustained by her religious hope and clever resolve. Guided out at last into the morning woods by the fragile madness of her keeper, she gains a glimpse into the troubled history of the wild companion whose mind, though unsettled, shows moments of gentle regard and mournful confession.

The Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 2 Chapter 6

In which the virtuous Jeanie Deans encounters ominous forewarnings and a perilous company as she journeys through the northern English roads, enduring fatigue and the treacherous attentions of highwaymen. Amidst the wild speech and unquiet presence of Madge Wildfire and her kin, Jeanie’s steadfastness and piety serve as her shield against the dark and lawless plight that besets her travel.

The Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 2 Chapter 5

In which the brave and resolute Jeanie Deans undertakes her arduous journey from Scotland to London, adapting her dress and manners to evade rude observation whilst navigating the hazards and hospitality of an unfamiliar land. Along the way, she finds unexpected kindness from a countrywoman in York, who equips her with prudent advice and trusted introductions to aid her passage through the perils of the road.

The Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 2 Chapter 4

In which the resolute Jeanie Deans, with affectionate courage, visits her ailing and disheartened friend Butler to bid farewell and disclose her bold intent to journey to London in plea for her sister’s life, undeterred by the perils and complexities such an undertaking entails. Amid mingled sadness and hope, they exchange words of faith and resolve, whilst Butler, comforted by Jeanie’s generosity and purpose, prepares to write to her father, setting forth the humble yet firm spirit of their endeavour.

The Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 2 Chapter 3

In which the modest yet resolute Jeanie Deans visits the somewhat neglected mansion of Dumbiedikes to seek aid for a pressing journey, encountering sharp rebuke from the housekeeper but unexpected generosity from the Laird himself. This meeting sets her forth on a determined path, bolstered by both the means and the steady honesty that mark her character.