A history of the Highlands and of the Highland clans : with an ...

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Aboyne, Rothicmay, and others—Inquiry as to the cause of the Fire— tiscape of
James Grant—Attacked by Patrick iMacgregor, who is killed—Api)reheii5ion of Grant
of Balindalloeli, by James Grant— Apprehension and execution of Thomas Grant
James Grant murdurs two of his surname— Attacked in Stratlibogie. and escapes
Depredations of the Clan-Lauchlan— Skirmish between them and the Farquharsons
—Dispute between the Earl of Sutherland and Lord Lorn—Execution of John Meldrum—
Depredations committed upon Frendraught—The Marquis of Huntly accused
therewith—The Marquis and Lottertburie committed—Liberated— Death and character
of the Marquis, pp. 237—013.
CHAPTER XV.
Attempt of Charles L to introduce Episcopacy into Scotland—Opposition of the Covenanters—Preparations
for war—Marquis of Huntly raises the royal standard in the
North— The Earl of Sutherland joins the Earl of Seaforth and other Covenanters in
the North— Raid of Turriff—the Earl of Montrose and General Leslie enter Aberdeen
— Meeting between Montrose and the Marquis of Huntly— Arrest of the Marquis
Imprisoned in the ca^^tlo of Edinburgh—!\Ieetings of Covenanters at :\Ioneymusk and
TurrifT—The Trott of Turray—Rising of the Gordons—Landing of Viscount Aboyne
at Aberdeen— Raid of Stonehaven— Battle at the Bridge of Dee— Fliglit of Aboyne
—Pacification of Berwick—New preparations for war—Imprisonment of Montrose
Liberated and goes to England—Meeting of Convention of Estates— Montrose takes
Dumfries— Retires to Carlisle— Rising in the north under the ftlarquis of Huntly
Montrose enters Scotland-— Arrives at Tulliebelton House— Landing of Irish forces iu
the West Highlands—Meeting of Montrose and Alexander Macdonald in Aihole
Junction of the Athole men—Montrose advances into Stratherne—Joined by Lord
Kilpont—Battle of Tippermuir, pp. 314—341.
CHAPTER XVL
March of Montrose across the Tay to CoUaee— Assassination of Lord Kilpont— Marches
through Angus and the Alearns—Joined by the Earl of Airly and others — Battle of
Aberdeen— Supineness of the Gordons—March of Argjle to Strathbogie—Retreat of
Montrose through Badenoch—Second March of Montrose to the North—Battle of
Fyvie— Retreat of Montrose to Strathbogie— Desertions in his Ranks— Retires into
Badenoch and Athole— Montrose enters Breadalbane and Argyle, which he wastes
Marches to Lochness— Argyle enters Lochaber— Battle of Inverlochy, pp. 342— 364.
CHAPTER XVII.
Alarm of the Estates—Montrose returns through Badenoch—Marches to Inverness and
Elgin—Wastes the lands of the Covenanters in Moray—Enters Elgin — Joined by
Lord Gordon—Crosses the Spey— Plunders CuUen—Death of Lord Graham—Mon
irose wastes the lands in the Boyne—Enters and plunders Banff— Arrives at Turriff
— Deputation from Aberdeen—Death of Colonel Donald Farquharson— Montrose
imposes a tax of i^lO.OOO on Aberdeen— Enters Stonehaven, wliich he burns
Arrives at Fettercairn—Defeat of Hurry's horse— Enters Brechin—Marches tc
Dunkeld— Storms Dundee— Memorable retreat of Montrose from Dundee—Movements
of General Baillie— Battle of Auldern— Montrose enters Elgin—Battle of Alford,
pp. 365—393
CHAPTER XVIU.
Retreat of General Baillie and the Committee of Estates to Stirling—March of Mon-
trose to Aberdeen— Interment of Lord Gordon-^Buchan laid under assessment bj
Montrose— The Parliament meets at Perth, and orders a levy—Advance of Montrose
to the south— Joined by the Athole Highlanders, the Macdonalds, Macleans, and
other Clans— Crosses the Tay, and encamps at Amulree— Removes to the wood of
Methven— Retreats to Little Dunkeld, where he is joined by the Earls of Aboyne and
Airly— Advances to Lngie Almond—Baillie retires to Kili^raston— March of Montrose