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In 1813, Archie Weir, the son of the presiding judge, Lord Hermiston, witnesses the trial and execution of Duncan Jopp, a man accused of heinous crimes, and is deeply disturbed by it. The trial exemplifies both the harshness of justice and the moral indifference of the era towards capital punishment. Archie, horrified by the cruelty and glee with which his father, Lord Hermiston, administers justice, publicly denounces the hanging as a "God-defying murder," causing scandal. Following this outburst,…-
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In Chapter IV of "Weir of Hermiston" titled "Opinions of the Bench," Archie visits Lord Glenalmond late at night, deeply agitated and in search of counsel. Despite Archie's refusal to eat citing his distress, Glenalmond insists on the importance of nourishment, subtly indicating his expectation of Archie's visit and his understanding of his troubled state without pressing for details immediately. Once the servant leaves, Archie confronts the matter directly, asking Glenalmond if he was the one who informed…
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CHAPTER V – WINTER ON THE MOORS
Weir of Hermiston 62 "They ken the road," replied she, implying, it might be supposed, a negative answer. "And yet ye seem fond of the family, Kirstie, and you're fond of Dand at least," he went on. "I think you would like to see more of them?" "Me! Likin's neither here nor there," said Kirstie. "I'm ower auld to be seekin' pleesure, though I'll never deny but what it's pleesurin' I am when I see the bairns, and Dandie, he's a kind of a bairn too - I wad never deny that. But it's the way God made me. I'm…-
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sank into a more continuous slumber where no thought survived, it was to wake again at the accustomed hour, when the hands of the clock are laid together and the first beam of the morning shoots into the east, with a smile that surprised her attendant. "Are ye no well, Mem?" asked the little lass. "Troth, and I am extraordinar' weel," said Kirstie. She sprang from bed, as if to embrace and inhabit her day of glory, and then, recollecting custom and the terrible eye of Mrs. Hob - who was already afoot,…
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This chapter introduces the formidable Lord Justice-Clerk, Adam Weir, and his delicate wife, Jean Rutherford, the last descendant of the wild "riding Rutherfords of Hermiston." Their union appears mismatched; his demanding nature clashes with her meek fragility. Jean, known for her piety and tenderness, struggles with her role as the judge's wife, failing to meet his domestic expectations and suffering under his harsh comments. Despite her devotion and attempts at expressing love, including a poignant…
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CHAPTER II – FATHER AND SON
In "Weir of Hermiston," Chapter II, "Father and Son," the complex and strained relationship between Lord Justice-Clerk Adam Weir and his son Archie is explored against the backdrop of late 18th century Scotland. The chapter reveals the stark contrast between the two characters: Adam Weir, a respected yet feared judge known for his stoicism, imperiousness, and dedication to law, and his son Archie, a sensitive and intelligent young man with a penchant for the humanities, fostered by his friendship with Lord…-
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Chapter VII – Enter Mephistopheles begins with the unexpected arrival of Frank Innes at Hermiston, bearing an ambiguous invitation from Archie that even Archie does not fully recall extending. Despite their past as school friends, the warmth between them quickly cools under the weight of unspoken tension and growing differences. Archie, introverted and guarded, regards Frank’s bold and meddlesome manner with increasing discomfort. Where Archie values quiet and discretion, Frank thrives on amusement and…
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Chapter VIII – A Nocturnal Visit
Chapter VIII – A Nocturnal Visit unfolds under a sky wrapped in stillness, where footsteps carry weight and whispered words feel louder than daylit truths. Kirstie’s approach to Archie is not tentative—it comes from a place long held back by patience, now released by worry and unresolved love. Her questions, though calmly spoken, arise from sleepless nights and silent suffering. She has sensed the growing closeness between Archie and the younger Kirstie, and what once seemed innocent now feels…-
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Chapter IX – At the Weaver's Stone opens in the quiet hush of late afternoon, where the landscape reflects the weight between two hearts meeting under strain. Archie arrives with a heavy purpose, already braced by prior warnings from his family, knowing that the encounter with Kirstie must shift from tenderness to reason. The looming shadow of local gossip has reached him, and it now shapes the language of his approach. Though the location holds past memories of warmth and shared secrets, today it…
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Chapter X – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins not in sorrow but in excitement, as Dawn joins Frau Nirlanger in a spirited mission to revamp the latter’s wardrobe. Their outing feels lighthearted at first—a simple quest for a dress becomes a step toward emotional renewal for Frau Nirlanger. She pours her remaining Vienna savings into elegant pieces, intent on surprising her husband with a stylish transformation. Dawn, watching her friend move from hesitant to hopeful, notes how…
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