January 1870 - As Scott began to stow away clothes from his traveling trunk he noticed a few items he hadn't packed.
1. A small beautifully framed picture of The Enchantress. Murdoch. 2. Stationary reinforcing the promise to post letters home. Again, Murdoch. 3. One of his favorite novels and a note. Johnny.
Was it possible to feel venturesome and homesick at the same time?