The Standard Bearer is a novel written by Scottish author Samuel Rutherford Crockett and first published in 1898. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Andrew Lammie, who is the son of a poor Scottish farmer. Andrew is a strong and determined young man who dreams of becoming a soldier and fighting for his country. However, Andrew's life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman...