[ [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.