A sixteen-year-old orphan is kidnapped by his villainous uncle, but later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish Highlanders against English rule.
While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune
The story of Dr. Jekyll's experiments, which result in his terrifying discoveries about the dual nature of man, is accompanied by background information in a reader's supplement