Project Gutenberg 2009-12-19 Public domain in the USA. 167 Wilson, John Mackay 1804 1835 Leighton, Alexander 1800 1874 Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 02 Produced by David Clarke, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 02" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative stories written in the late 19th century. This volume features a rich tapestry of tales that explore the lore, legends, and characters that populate the Scottish Borders. The narratives likely delve into themes of conflict, honor, and the complexities of life in a tumultuous region, featuring iconic figures like the bold young laird William Scott of Harden and the resolute Sir Gideon Murray. The opening portion of the volume introduces the story "A Wife or the Wuddy," which begins with the determined William Scott rallying his men for a nighttime raid on Sir Gideon Murray's cattle. Set in a time of clan feuds, the narrative brings to life the fierce pride and reckless bravery of Borderers, as Scott's quest for revenge leads to dramatic confrontations. However, he ultimately faces capture and a dire choice: marry Sir Gideon's daughter, Meg, or face execution by hanging. The interplay of honor, familial duty, and the unexpected personal connections shaped by circumstances serves as a compelling undercurrent in this vibrant story, setting the stage for a mix of action, romance, and moral quandaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 597469 2025-07-12T13:07:22.099203 text/html 620329 2009-12-19T11:13:26 text/html 333322 2025-07-12T13:07:31.816128 application/epub+zip 338861 2025-07-12T13:07:25.789207 application/epub+zip 299800 2025-07-12T13:07:24.421163 application/epub+zip 656037 2025-07-12T13:07:36.488626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611100 2025-07-12T13:07:30.820166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549296 2022-09-14T07:53:28.073021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548578 2025-07-12T13:07:21.378221 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 548467 2009-12-19T11:13:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 548469 2009-12-19T11:13:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22312 2025-07-12T13:07:36.623598 application/rdf+xml 24124 2025-07-12T13:07:24.928155 image/jpeg 4976 2025-07-12T13:07:24.673184 image/jpeg 211555 2009-12-19T11:13:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 224378 2009-12-19T11:13:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 211531 2009-12-19T11:13:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 318377 2025-07-12T13:07:22.145188 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia