“Recollect that the Almighty, who gave the dog to be companion of our pleasures and our toils, hath invested him with a nature noble and incapable of deceit.”
Quote by Walter Scott
Work
The Talisman. Chronicles of Canongate (1st series)
This first series of The Chronicles of Canongate includes a variety of stories, each set in Scotland and drawing from historical and mythological sources. more
Author
Walter Scott
Walter Scott, born on August 15, 1771, and died on September 21, 1832, was a renowned British baronet. He is best known for his extensive literary works, particularly his historical novels and poetry. more
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