The Tapestried Chamber, and Death of the Laird's Jock
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 1999-03-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #1668 |
Description
"The Tapestried Chamber, and Death of the Laird's Jock" by Walter Scott is a collection of two short stories published in 1828. In "The Tapestried Chamber," a distinguished general accepts an invitation to stay at an old castle, only to endure a terrifying nocturnal encounter that leaves him unnerved and desperate to flee. In "Death of the Laird's Jock," an aging Scottish warrior, famed for his prowess with a legendary two-handed sword, must pass his weapon to his son for one final border combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)