Two Drovers

The Two Drovers is a short story written by Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish author. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the lives of two drovers, Harry Wakefield and Robin Oig MacCombich, who meet while driving their cattle to a market in England. Harry is a wealthy Englishman with a strong sense of pride and Robin is a poor Scottish Highlander with a quick temper. Despite their differences, the two become friends and travel together.However, their friendship is tested when they reach the market and Robin discovers that his beloved bull has been stolen. Harry is accused of the theft and a fight ensues, resulting in the death of Robin. Harry is arrested and put on trial for murder, but his case is complicated by the fact that he is an Englishman in Scotland and the locals are biased against him.The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and justice, as well as the cultural tensions between England and Scotland. It also depicts the harsh realities of life for drovers during this time period, including the dangers of traveling long distances with valuable livestock.Overall, The Two Drovers is a gripping tale of tragedy and injustice, written in Scott's signature style of vivid descriptions and rich historical detail.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chronicles of the Canongate; Highland Widow; Two Drovers; Surgeon�������s Daughter; My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror; Tapestried Chamber, by Sir Walter Scott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419179853.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.