that kingdom, to put the inhabitants of Glenco to the sword, charging him to take no prisoners, that the scene might be more terrible. In the month of February [1691-2], Capt. Campbell, of Glenlyon, by virtue of an order from Major Duncanson, marched into the valley of Glenco, with a company of foldiers belonging to Argyle's highland regiment, on pretence of levying the arrears of the land tax and hearth-money. When Macdonald demanded, Whether they came as friends or enemies he answered, As friends; and promised, upon his honour, that neither he nor his people should sustain the least injury. In consequence of this declaration, he and his men were received with the most cordial hospitality, and lived fifteen days with the men of the valley, in all the appearance of the most unreserved friendship. At length the fatal period approached. Macdonald and Campbell having passed the day together, parted about seven in the evening, with mutual professions of the warmest affection. The younger Macdonald, perceiving the