[79] To avoid long, or dangerous circumnavigations, it was usual for the antients to draw their light canoes over isthmuses. Among the Greeks such places were termed διολχοι i.e. dragging-places, and there was a very remarkable one near Corinth. By the Scotch they were called Tarbats, from the Gaelic tarn to draw, and baat a boat. There was a Tarbat between Loch-Lomond and Loch-Long.
[80] Alwin McArkel, as appears from the Chartulary of Glasgow, was created Earl of Levnach by Maol-Coluim IIII., A. D. 1153.
[81] No doubt the neighbouring inhabitants retired to the isles of Loch-Lomond in times of danger.
[82] i.e. Haco.
[83] i.e. without an awning.
[84] i.e. ships.
[85] i.e., the Scotch.
[86] Kerti-sveina (orig.), i.e. Inspectors of the Lights, who were to see that the Norwegian palace was properly illuminated. The office corresponded exactly to the Canhowllyd of the Welsh Princes.
[87] In the Fl. Ms. the Norwegians are said to have entered the transport.
[88] Fl. MS., Five hundred.