Sir Walter Scott - Bicentenary of Arms

Two hundred years ago today, arms were granted to Walter Scott of Abbotsford. On being created a baronet by George IV two years later, he petitioned again and was granted supporters.

'No, by mine honor,' Roderick said,
     'So help me Heaven, and my good blade!
     No, never! Blasted be yon Pine,
     My father's ancient crest and mine,
     If from its shade in danger part
     The lineage of the Bleeding Heart!

(The Lady of the Lake)