Episodes

  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 11

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 11
    May 14 2026
    In which the stout defenders of the bridge, under the steadfast leadership of Morton and Burley, withstand repeated and fierce assaults by royal forces amid a battle marked by valiant acts and desperate strife. As the tide turns against them with the dawn of cavalry charges and faltering ammunition, the scattered insurgents yield to the chaos of defeat and flight across the bloodied field.
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    15 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 10

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 10
    May 14 2026
    In which the insurgent forces, riven by discord and distracted by religious zealotry, struggle to maintain their hold upon the crucial bridge of Bothwell, as their commanders strive to impose some measure of order and fortification against the approaching regular army. The tumultuous day of humiliation intended for solemn reflection devolves into fractious accusation and despair, and the sound of battle soon drowns their hymns, marking the onset of a desperate contest for their cause.
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    21 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 12

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 12
    May 14 2026
    In which Henry Morton and his attendant, seeking shelter on a remote moorland, unwittingly intrude upon a stern company of ardent Covenanters engaged in solemn devotions, who suspect Morton of treachery and resolve to punish him. As the dread hour of his execution approaches amid fervent prayers and tense silence, deliverance unexpectedly arrives in the shape of a troop of dragoons, turning a dire fate into a narrow escape.
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    24 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 9

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 9
    May 13 2026
    In which the young and resolute Morton navigates the turbulent divisions among the Presbyterian insurgents, striving to temper their zeal and negotiate peace amidst rising tensions; and, bearing a plea to the Duke of Monmouth’s camp, he encounters a majestic yet conflicted commander, whose softened overtures are shadowed by the iron will of stern generals, as the shadow of war looms imminent. The episode captures the delicate interplay of faith, politics, and martial duty, reflecting the troubled spirit of the times where honour and conviction meet on the verge of conflict.
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    39 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 8

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 8
    May 13 2026
    In which a small but weary party makes their way toward Edinburgh, and amidst conversation by a veiled horseman and a young lady, differing views of loyalty and rebellion are delicately exchanged, revealing the tender and conflicting sentiments of those entangled in civil strife. Meanwhile, the insurgent camp near Hamilton is fraught with fear and discord, as leaders debate the prospects of peace and the formidable approach of the royal forces.
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    25 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 7

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 7
    May 13 2026
    In which Morton, attended by his faithful companion Cuddie, receives tidings from the wearied Jenny Dennison concerning the dire straits and mutiny within the beleaguered Castle of Tillietudlem, and sets out to confer with the captive Lord Evandale. There, amidst the melancholy dawn and the clashing passions of men, a parley is struck that ushers a reluctant surrender, while the ladies and loyal soldiers prepare to leave the fortress to the insurgents' keeping.
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    25 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 5

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 5
    May 12 2026
    In which the commanders of the presbyterian insurgents deliberate their next move after a costly assault on Tillietudlem, assigning Morton the task of advancing upon Glasgow while he wrestles with divided loyalties and the harsh realities of military command. As the ill-disciplined forces prepare for a renewed engagement, fortune shifts and the government, alarmed by the rebellion's spread, summons the Duke of Monmouth to restore order with both military prowess and conciliation.
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    23 mins
  • Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 6

    Old Mortality Volume 2 Chapter 6
    May 12 2026
    In which the young and transformed Morton returns to Milnwood amidst the pause in hostilities, encountering old acquaintances and confronting the grim reality of a prisoner’s fate amidst the conflict. Through earnest discourse and uneasy alliances, he and his fellow commanders strive to temper zeal with moderation, hoping for reconciliation and the preservation of their cause.
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    25 mins