THE ESKDALE HERD-BOY

A Scottish Tale

FOR THE INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS

BY MRS. BLACKFORD







CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAP. I.


Description of Eskdale.--History of Marion Scott and John Telfer.--He
loses his Parents.--Mr. Martin, the Pastor, befriends him.--John engaged
by Mr. Laurie as his herd-boy.--Helen Martin's first attempt at
horsemanship.--Her mother points out the advantages of perseverance and
self-command.

CHAP. II.

Excursion towards the Glen.--Beautiful scenery.--Account of the