. The chiefs of Colquhoun and their country;. BAY AND ISLAN WITH BENLOMONO. ELAN-ROSSDHU, OE INCHFEEITHILLANE. 143 wild and desperate deeds of daring. Being an expert swimmer, he wouldleave his stronghold in this islet, and swim to the Castle of Eossdhu,which from its proximity was particularly exposed to his predatoiy raids,and lay hold of a leg of mutton, or other meat, which he found on the spit,carry it off, and swim across to his castle with his prize. The Laird ofLuss found it difficult or impossible to force the castle, or put a stop tothese depredations; but, fertile in resources, he p
. The chiefs of Colquhoun and their country;. BAY AND ISLAN WITH BENLOMONO. ELAN-ROSSDHU, OE INCHFEEITHILLANE. 143 wild and desperate deeds of daring. Being an expert swimmer, he wouldleave his stronghold in this islet, and swim to the Castle of Eossdhu,which from its proximity was particularly exposed to his predatoiy raids,and lay hold of a leg of mutton, or other meat, which he found on the spit,carry it off, and swim across to his castle with his prize. The Laird ofLuss found it difficult or impossible to force the castle, or put a stop tothese depredations; but, fertile in resources, he placed nets to intercepthim, by which he was caught while swimming as usual to the thus secured his antagonist, he had instant satisfaction, and hewas hanged without further ceremony. ELAN-ROSSDHU, OR INCHFREITHILLANE. Elan-Eossdhu is a beautiful small islet situated in the bay of is covered with wood, including a very large Scotch fir, sauch, and, asusual in these islands, a large old yew-tree. On this island are theremains of buildings, and la
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