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Saunders Mucklebackit
Saunders Mucklebackit is an elderly fisherman and smuggler in Walter Scott's 1816 novel The Antiquary. He is a widower who has lost his son, and he is often seen sitting on the shore, gazing out to sea. Mucklebackit is a complex character: he is both a law-abiding citizen and a smuggler, and he is both grieving for his son and struggling to make ends meet. Despite his hardships, Mucklebackit is a kind and generous man, and he is always willing to help others. He is a memorable character who adds depth and complexity to The Antiquary.