. The "Red and white" book of repaired—probably being brought over by his son Menyeis, the first book was published by Andreas Alciatus,at Basle, in 1552 ; at Venice, in 1553 ;and at Leyden, in 1608. All Mainus other works are lost. He died at Mentz in1086. There was a MS. of his discovered at the Scottish Benedictines Monasteryat Ratisbon, which was brought to light in 1864, on the suppression of the monastery C i8 THE RED >5^ WHITE BOOK OF MENZIES. [ 1008-10S6. by the Bavarian Government, and restored to Scotland after being in the possessionof the monastery for
. The "Red and white" book of repaired—probably being brought over by his son Menyeis, the first book was published by Andreas Alciatus,at Basle, in 1552 ; at Venice, in 1553 ;and at Leyden, in 1608. All Mainus other works are lost. He died at Mentz in1086. There was a MS. of his discovered at the Scottish Benedictines Monasteryat Ratisbon, which was brought to light in 1864, on the suppression of the monastery C i8 THE RED >5^ WHITE BOOK OF MENZIES. [ 1008-10S6. by the Bavarian Government, and restored to Scotland after being in the possessionof the monastery for 800 years. It may be said to be one of the most interestingmanuscripts in Scotland. It comes next to the Book of Deer as to date, and isanterior to the celebrated Liber Ruber, which contains the ancient privileges ofthe Church of Glasgow. In his flight from the oppression of Macbeth, Mainusdoubtless brought his son Menyeis with him, to save him from the usurpersvengeance.—Mackenzies 5cfi/i- Writers ; Soc. Antiquaries, Scot., Chief tbe flDcn^eis, tbe 38tb flDeuBies from flDa^nus,anb tbe Ist Baron of fIDensies. 1043-1 132. ^??^^ ENYEIS was born about 1043, in the time of King Duncan. It wasm 11 ^^ during his reign that one of the Highland chiefs or thanes named%^ 11 %y Banquho (who is said to have been the founder of the House ofSteward), made a rising in Lochaber, which Macbeth, being sentagainst by King Duncan, successfully put down. Macbeth was also sent to repel aninvasion of the Norwegians, in which the Scottish arms were again victorious underhim. Macbeth, now feeling his power, slew King Duncan, and usurped the throneof Scotland. For some time after being crowned he governed well, but ultimately histyranny became so oppressive and cruel that many of the leading men of the realm,who detested the usurper, were driven out of Scotland or obliged to fly. Macbeth,having established and built his stronghold at Birnam near Dunkeld, which is onlya few hours ride
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