Chapter XXII: Canto I

The teacher should study with the pupils the
Invocation of the three opening stanzas and ask
them to read the first canto. He should next
discuss it briefly, as suggested in the
following outline:

What are the main divisions of the first canto?

1. The chase
2. Description of the Trossachs
3. Description of Ellen Douglas
4. Description of Fitz-James.

Why is the story of the chase introduced? It
brings Fitz-James alone into the enemy's
country, where he meets Ellen Douglas, and
prepares the way for the adventures that
follow.

What is the story of the chase? The hundred
huntsmen and the horses and the dogs become
wearied in the long pursuit after the stag. One
huntsman alone is left to enter the deep ravine
where the stag escapes.

This description of the Trossachs made the spot
famous, and ever since it has been a favourite
resort of tourists.