Hunted And Harried

Hunted and Harried by R.M. Ballantyne is a thrilling adventure novel set in the Scottish Highlands. The story follows the protagonist, Ronald Morton, a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee for his life. As he tries to clear his name, he finds himself pursued by a group of ruthless hunters who will stop at nothing to capture him.Throughout the novel, Ronald faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including dangerous terrain, harsh weather conditions, and treacherous enemies. He must use all of his wits and skills to evade capture and stay alive.Along the way, Ronald meets a cast of colorful characters, including a friendly shepherd, a kind-hearted innkeeper, and a brave young woman who becomes his ally. Together, they navigate the rugged landscape of the Highlands and work to uncover the truth behind the accusations against Ronald.Hunted and Harried is a fast-paced adventure story filled with action, suspense, and intrigue. It is a classic tale of a hero on the run, fighting for justice and survival in a hostile world.The executioner was about to obey when a noise was heard at the door of the Council Chamber, and a cavalier, booted and spurred and splashed with mud, as if he had ridden fast and far, strode hastily up to the Duke and whispered in his ear. The effect of the whisper was striking, for an expression of mingled surprise, horror, and alarm overspread for a few moments even his hard visage. At the same time the Bishop of Galloway was observed to turn deadly pale, and an air of consternation generally marked the members of Council.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.