The Black DouglasS. R. Crockett
The Black Douglas
by OpenStories
Original author: S. R. Crockett
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"The Black Douglas" by S. R. Crockett is a historical fantasy novel published in 1899. Set in fifteenth-century Scotland and France, it follows the powerful Earl of Douglas as he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman and the sinister Gilles de Retz. Blending history with supernatural elements including werewolves and dark sorcery, the story weaves romance, betrayal, and heroic rescue. This influential work notably inspired elements of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
The Black Douglas, by S. R. Crockett. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #17733.
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61 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Black Douglas Rides Home2,919 words
- 2.Chapter II: My Fair Lady1,942 words
- 3.Chapter III: Two Riding Together1,426 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Rose-Red Pavilion1,602 words
- 5.Chapter V: The Witch Woman1,429 words
- 6.Chapter VI: The Prisoning of Malise the Smith2,468 words
- 7.Chapter VII: The Douglas Muster1,568 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Crossing of the Ford1,592 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Laurence Sings a Hymn1,695 words
- 10.Chapter X: The Braes of Balmaghie2,262 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The Ambassador of France1,767 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Mistress Maud Lindesay2,027 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: A Daunting Summons1,184 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: Captain of the Earl's Guard1,162 words
- 15.Chapter XV: The Night Alarm2,020 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Sholto Captures a Prisoner of Distinction2,118 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Lamp Is Blown Out2,581 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The Morning Light697 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: La Joyeuse Baits Her Hook2,823 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Andro the Penman Gives an Account of His Stewardship1,943 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: The Bailies of Dumfries1,601 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Wager of Battle2,017 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: Sholto Wins Knighthood1,215 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: The Second Flouting of Maud Lindesay1,319 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: The Dogs and the Wolf Hold Council1,413 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: The Lion Tamer1,638 words
- 27.Chapter XXVII: The Young Lords Ride Away1,560 words
- 28.Chapter XXVIII: On the Castle Roof1,169 words
- 29.Chapter XXIX: Castle Crichton1,739 words
- 30.Chapter XXX: The Bower by Yon Burnside1,262 words
- 31.Chapter XXXI: The Gaberlunzie Man1,328 words
- 32.Chapter XXXII: "edinburgh Castle, Tower, and Town"2,117 words
- 33.Chapter XXXIII: The Black Bull's Head2,131 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIV: Betrayed with a Kiss2,883 words
- 35.Chapter XXXV: The Lion at Bay3,232 words
- 36.Chapter XXXVI: The Rising of the Douglases1,898 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVII: A Strange Meeting2,366 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVIII: The Mackims Come to Thrieve2,078 words
- 39.Chapter XXXIX: The Gift of the Countess2,720 words
- 40.Chapter XL: The Mission of James the Gross2,949 words
- 41.Chapter XLI: The Withered Garland941 words
- 42.Chapter XLII: Astarte the She-Wolf2,940 words
- 43.Chapter XLIII: Malise Fetches a Clout1,902 words
- 44.Chapter XLIV: Laurence Takes New Service2,031 words
- 45.Chapter XLV: The Boasting of Gilles De Sillé1,775 words
- 46.Chapter XLVI: The Country of the Dread1,760 words
- 47.Chapter XLVII: Cæsar Martin's Wife1,967 words
- 48.Chapter XLVIII: The Mercy of La Meffraye1,561 words
- 49.Chapter XLIX: The Battle with the Were-Wolves2,437 words
- 50.Chapter L: The Altar of Iron2,251 words
- 51.Chapter LI: The Marshal's Chamber1,942 words
- 52.Chapter LII: The Jesting of La Meffraye2,496 words
- 53.Chapter LIII: Sybilla's Vengeance3,081 words
- 54.Chapter LIV: The Cross Under the Apron2,292 words
- 55.Chapter LV: The Red Milk2,547 words
- 56.Chapter LVI: The Shadow Behind the Throne2,200 words
- 57.Chapter LVII: The Tower of Death2,159 words
- 58.Chapter LVIII: The White Tower of Machecoul2,113 words
- 59.Chapter LIX: The Last Sacrifice to Barran-Sathanas3,159 words
- 60.Chapter LX: His Demon Hath Deserted Him2,633 words
- 61.Chapter LXI: Leap Year in Galloway2,152 words