First broadcast 30th September 1995.
Edinburgh 1794. The resourceful if low-born Mr Cullender, a caddie and manservant, goes in search of a double murderer.
Mr Cullender 'Cully': Alexander Morton
Gisborne: Richard Greenwood
Lady: Wendy Seager
Mr Mack: Norman MacLean
Walter Scott: Tom Smith
Comte: Kern Falconer
Deacon Brodie/Fordyce: Paul Young
Braxfield: Michael Elder
Urquhart: Liam Brennan.
Lucky Aird: Sheila Donald
Ballantyne: Steven McNicoll
Writer: Ian Rankin
Director: Patrick Rayner