영어로 읽는 고전 _ 앤드류 랭의 제임스6세와 미스터리
"James VI and the Gowrie Mystery"는 20세기 초에 쓰여진 Andrew Lang의 역사서입니다. 이 책은 1600년 스코틀랜드 역사에서 중요하지만 대체로 수수께끼로 남아있는 사건인 고리 음모 사건을 둘러싼 난해한 사건들을 깊이 있게 다룹니다. Lang은 이전에 출판되지 않은 원고들과 증거들을 면밀히 연구하고 검토하여, 루스벤 형제들의 죽음과 제임스 6세와 관련된 그들의 행동이 가진 의미에 대한 미스터리를 밝히고자 합니다.
작품의 시작 부분은 독자들에게 고리 음모 사건을 둘러싼 역사적 음모를 소개하며, 루스벤 형제들이 그들의 가문 영지에서 죽음을 맞이하게 된 사건들의 맥락을 확립합니다. Lang은 음모의 성격에 관한 역사가들 사이의 상충하는 의견들을 강조하면서 다양한 역사적 관점들을 성찰합니다. 그는 특히 제임스 6세와 형제들의 관계, 그리고 국왕을 납치하려 했다는 의혹이 있는 음모의 미스터리에 초점을 맞추며 관련된 인물들과 그들의 동기를 깊이 탐구합니다.
초반부는 이 해결되지 않은 역사적 수수께끼를 촉발시킨 관련 서사들의 복잡성과 인물들 간의 역학 관계를 독자들이 숙고해볼 수 있도록 하며, 사건에 대한 깊이 있는 탐구의 토대를 마련합니다.

Classics Read in English _ James VI and the Gowrie Mystery by Andrew Lang
"James VI and the Gowrie Mystery" by Andrew Lang is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book dives into the perplexing events surrounding the Gowrie Conspiracy, a significant but largely enigmatic incident from Scottish history that took place in 1600. Through meticulous research and the examination of previously unpublished manuscripts and evidence, Lang aims to shed light on the mystery regarding the death of the Ruthven brothers and the implications of their actions involving King James VI. The beginning of the work introduces readers to the historical intrigue surrounding the Gowrie Conspiracy, establishing the context for the events that led to the deaths of the Ruthven brothers at their family estate. Lang reflects on various historical perspectives, highlighting the conflicting opinions among historians regarding the nature of the conspiracy. He delves into the characters and motivations involved, particularly focusing on King James VI and his relationship with the brothers, as well as the mystery of the supposed plot to kidnap the King. The initial pages lay the groundwork for a deep exploration of the incident, inviting readers to ponder the intricacies of the associated narratives and the character dynamics that fueled this unsolved historical puzzle.

Among the contents
There are enigmas in the annals of most peoples; riddles put by the Sphinx of the Past to the curious of the new generations. These questions do not greatly concern the scientific historian, who is busy with constitution-making, statistics, progress, degeneration, in short with human evolution. These high matters, these streams of tendency, form the staple of history, but the problems of personal character and action still interest some inquiring minds. Among these enigmas nearly the most obscure, ‘The Gowrie Conspiracy,’ is our topic.
This affair is one of the haunting mysteries of the past, one of the problems that nobody has solved. The events occurred in 1600, but the interest which they excited was so keen that belief in the guilt or innocence of the two noble brothers who perished in an August afternoon, was a party shibboleth in the Wars of the Saints against the Malignants, the strife of Cavaliers and Roundheads.

Contents
Introduction
I. The Mystery and the Evidence
II. The Slaughter of the Ruthvens
III. The King’s Own Narrative
IV. The King’s Narrative. II
V. Henderson’s Narrative
VI. The Strange Case of Mr. Robert Oliphant
VII. The Contemporary Ruthven Vindication
VIII. The Theory of an Accidental Brawl
IX. Contemporary Clerical Criticism
X. Popular Criticism of the Day
XI. The King and the Ruthvens
XII. Logan of Restalrig
XIII. The Secrets of Sprot
XIV. The Laird and the Notary
XV. The Final Confessions of the Notary
XVI. What is Letter IV?
XVII. Inferences as to the Casket Letters