[103] The Jacobite accounts of this incident will be found in Jacobite Memoirs, p. 47; in Maxwell of Kirkconnell’s Narrative, p. 94; and in Sir William Fraser’s The Earls of Cromartie, vol. ii. p. 390.
[104] Home, History of the Rebellion, ch. viii.
[105] See Appendix, Cardinal York’s Memorial.
[106] Lyon in Mourning, vol. iii. p. 232.
[107] Lent to me by Lumisden’s great-grand-niece, Mrs. G. E. Forbes, Edinburgh.
[108] The winter of 1741-42.
[109] Charles (Stuart), 5th Earl of Traquair; succeeded 1741; died 1764.
[110] See Appendix.
[111] William Macgregor or Drummond of Balhaldy.
[112] James Edgar, secretary to the Chevalier de St. George. A younger son of David Edgar of Keithock, Forfarshire. Entered the Chevalier’s service as secretary 1716, and held that office for forty-seven years. Became Secretary of State in October 1763, and died 24th September 1764, predeceasing his master by fifteen months.