Pilgrim of Slaughter by Douglas Watt sampler
Scotland in 1688 – a nation bitterly divided by religion and politics where the King’s pro-Catholic policies have unleashed the sectarian hatred of extreme Protestants. Edinburgh is a powder-keg, packed with plotters planning revolution. The mob is on the High Street each night burning effigies of the Pope and causing mayhem. When a nobleman is assassinated by a Catholic fanatic, Protestant anger reaches fever pitch. Lawyers John MacKenzie and Davie Scougall must investigate the killing, but their relationship is tested as never before when they find themselves on opposing sides of the political divide. To make matters worse, a killer is stalking the stinking streets; a disciple of revolution; a butcher in the name of God; a pilgrim of slaughter.
Scotland in 1688 – a nation bitterly divided by religion and politics where the King’s pro-Catholic policies have unleashed the sectarian hatred of extreme Protestants.
Edinburgh is a powder-keg, packed with plotters planning revolution. The mob is on the High Street each night burning effigies of the Pope and causing mayhem.
When a nobleman is assassinated by a Catholic fanatic, Protestant anger reaches fever pitch. Lawyers John MacKenzie and Davie Scougall must investigate the killing, but their relationship is tested as never before when they find themselves on opposing sides of the political divide.
To make matters worse, a killer is stalking the stinking streets; a disciple of revolution; a butcher in the name of God; a pilgrim of slaughter.
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pilgrim <strong>of</strong> slaughter<br />
‘Whaur’s the doctor?’ Kingsfield’s servant cried. The Duke<br />
was lying motionless, his old head resting in the man’s hands.<br />
Scougall recognised Adam Lawtie, a physician employed <strong>by</strong><br />
Crown Officer Stirling, emerge from the throng. Kneeling beside<br />
the Duke he sought a pulse. After a minute or so, he shook his<br />
head.<br />
Screams exploded from the crowd. ‘Papists hae murdered<br />
Kingsfield! Papist sodjers will burn the city! Oor King is a Papist<br />
Traitor! The King’s servant o the Whore <strong>of</strong> Ba<strong>by</strong>lon! The rule <strong>of</strong><br />
Antichrist has come tae Scotland!’<br />
Scougall had never heard such visceral hatred at close quarters<br />
before. From his attire, the man who was being restrained<br />
appeared <strong>of</strong> some means, probably from a landed family. A few<br />
yards away a pistol lay on the ground. The feeling <strong>of</strong> lightness<br />
was gone. Kingsfield was assassinated in broad daylight. He was<br />
known to be a supporter <strong>of</strong> the Pres<strong>by</strong>terians. There would be<br />
uproar in Edinburgh that night.<br />
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