But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke, must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke

But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke, must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke

In the world of Walter Scott's novels, the theme of law and order is a prevalent one. Scott often explores the consequences of breaking the law and the societal implications of such actions. The quote "But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke, must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke" encapsulates this theme perfectly.