Old Mortality

by Walter Scott · 1816

Amid Scotland's Covenanter uprising, a moderate hero is caught between fanatics and tyrants. One of Scott's finest historical novels.

Books mentioned in Old Mortality (10)

• The Testimony to the Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Government of the Church of Scotland by John Dick: “he need not dream of escaping."--The Testimony to the Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Government of the Church of Scotland, as it was left in write by that truly pious and eminently faithful, and now glorified Martyr, Mr John Dick.”
• The Pleasures of Hope by Thomas Campbell: “Horseman and horse confess'd the bitter pang, And arms and warrior fell with heavy clang. Pleasures of Hope.”
• The Alchemist by Ben Jonson: “Tribulation. You must await his calling, and the coming Of the good spirit. You did ill to upbraid him. The Alchemist.”
• As You Like It by William Shakespeare: “Whom does time gallop withal? As You Like It.”
• Henry V by William Shakespeare: “Once more into the breach--dear friends, once more! Henry V.”
• Richard II by William Shakespeare: “Aumerle that was, But that is gone for being Richard's friend; And, madam, you must call him Rutland now. Richard II.”
• Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: “The devil a puritan, or any thing else he is, but a time-server. Twelfth Night.”
• Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare: “And look how many Grecian tents do stand Hollow upon this plain--so many hollow factions. Troilus and Cressida.”
• Henry IV by William Shakespeare: “Got with much ease--now merrily to horse. Henry IV. Part I.”
• Elegy on Habbie Simpson by Robert Sempill of Beltrees: “Now wha sall play before sic weir men, Since Habbie's dead! Elegy on Habbie Simpson.”

Books that mention Old Mortality (1)

• The Story of My Life by Helen Keller: “He has lately had several books printed in England for me, "Old Mortality," "The Castle of Otranto" and "King of No-land."”