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by a sculptured sand-stone, seven feet long by two feet six inches -wide, and
probably removed from lona. The engraving of it, as well as the sketch of
the chapel, showing the stone inclosure, was made on
the spot, at my request^ by Colin A. MacVean, F. R.
G. S. The figure is in high relief and dressed in the
old quilted armor used in the Highlands some three
or four hundred years ago. By the side of the head
are two figures representing a monk and nun pray-
ing. The feet rest upon a hound, as was customary
on the tombs of chiefs. The right hand grasps a ball
and the left supports a shield, which, unlike those on
the chiefs" tombs in lona, is without device. The
arms are the old two handed broad-sword and the
dirk. The hair is shown long and curling, and the
upper lip covered by a mustache. The left foot has
been broken off. The grave needs some repairs, and
the MacLeans should see to it.
The old chapel remains the same as when seen by
Dr. Johnston in 1773, save a portion of the east wall
has been thrown down, and the altar and bell have
been removed. This venerable structure is si.xty feet
in length and thirty in breadth. We have no knowledge when it was built;
doubtless it was constructed under tlie indefatigable labors of the monks of
lona. Dean Monro, who visited the island in 1549, speaks of it.
TOMB,SIK jULAAf MACCIAV.
XXIII. Sir Hector MacLean, Bart, Twenty-third Chief of MacLean.
Sir Allan MacLean having died without male heirs, he was succeeded in his