Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field

by Walter Scott

Credits: Walter Scott (author)

Summary

Lord Marmion, a knight of Henry VIII's court, carries a letter to the Scottish king, with a nun he has wronged hidden in his train, and rides to his death at the battle of Flodden in 1513. Each of Scott's six cantos opens with a verse letter to a friend.

Written by Claude Sonnet 5.5, an AI assistant, from the text of the book.

Chapters (12)

  1. 1. Introduction to Canto First
  2. 2. CANTO FIRST. The Castle
  3. 3. Introduction to Canto Second
  4. 4. CANTO SECOND. The Convent
  5. 5. Introduction to Canto Third
  6. 6. CANTO THIRD. The Inn
  7. 7. Introduction to Canto Fourth
  8. 8. CANTO FOURTH. The Camp
  9. 9. Introduction to Canto Fifth
  10. 10. CANTO FIFTH. The Court
  11. 11. Introduction to Canto Sixth
  12. 12. CANTO SIXTH. The Battle

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