The Patriot

Authors: Nigel Tranter

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“Like a rudderless ship in a storm! Is there nobody left in the land to grasp the helm? No spirit surviving in this ancient nation? Have we become a race of serfs, cowards and toadies?' 'Not that, Andrew - never that, surely. But... we require a lead. It is leadership we lack. Our natural leaders seem to have died out. Many, to be sure, have been executed, or driven into exile. As were you. But you, at least, have come back!' 'Yes, yes - we have a leader, one leader again!' Margaret exclaimed, i...n a rush, eyes shining.
'But do not look on me as one of Scotland's leaders, see you. I have neither the stature nor the station and standing. But I will do what I can. Oh, yes - I will do what I can, God aiding me!' Also by the same author, and available in Coronet Books: Lords of Misrule The Wisest Fool Black Douglas Montrose: The Young Montrose Montrose: The Captain General MacBeth The King The Wallace Robert The Bruce Trilogy: Book 1 - The Steps To The Empty Throne Book 2 - The Path Of The Hero King Book 3 - The Price Of The King's Peace The Patriot Nigel Tranter CORONET BOOKS Hodder and Stoughton Copyright © 1982 by Nigel Tranter First published in Great Britain 1982 by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Coronet edition 1984 British Library C.i.P.MoreLess Read More Read Less