[ [289] Without advantage.

[ [290] Complete.

[ [291] Strongholds.

[ [292] In France.

[ [293] Spur.

[ [294] About a mile from the mouth of Lake Vennachar.

[ [295] Spurred.

[ [296] “Bride of Heaven,” i.e., a nun.

[ [297] William, eighth earl of Douglas, was stabbed by James II. while in Stirling Castle, and under royal safe-conduct.

[ [298] “Heading Hill,” where executions took place.