Marmion by Sir Walter Scott, Fiction, Historical, Literary, Classics

Set against the backdrop of 1807, the narrative reveals Scott's efforts to refine his depiction of the historic Battle of Flodden while engaging in military drills with the Light Horse Volunteers. Anticipation for his upcoming poem is high, as publisher Archibald Constable expresses his eagerness by offering a substantial sum for the copyright, despite not having seen any of the work yet. This highlights the significance and expectation surrounding Scott's literary contributions during a time of national concern.