In which the virtuous Jeanie Deans encounters ominous forewarnings and a perilous company as she journeys through the northern English roads, enduring fatigue and the treacherous attentions of highwaymen. Amidst the wild speech and unquiet presence of Madge Wildfire and her kin, Jeanie’s steadfastness and piety serve as her shield against the dark and lawless plight that besets her travel.