Clan Gillean

64 The Clan Gillean.
one was led by the Earl of Huntly, the Earl of
Crawford, and Lord Lovat ; and the other by the
Earl Marshall and the Earl of Argyll. A few
months afterwards the Earl of Arran was also sent
with a military force against the Islanders. At
the same time a fleet, commanded by Sir Andrew
Wood and Robert Barton, was despatched to the
Isle of Mull, with the result that the strong fortress
of Cairnburgh was captured. In the spring of 1505
the Earl of Huntly invaded Ross-shire and made
himself master of the castles of Strome and Ellan-
donan. At the same time King James led an
army in person into Argyleshire. He also sent a
fleet under the command of John Barton to the
islands. The presence of the King, and of the
forces at his command, had the desired effect.
Lachlan Cattanach wisely gave up the contest and
cast himself upon the mercy of his sovereign. As
the Macneils of Barra and the Macquarries of
Ulva had followed the banner of Maclean of Duart
since the forfeiture of the last Lord of the Isles, the
submission of Lachlan Cattanach included also
that of Macneil and Macquarrie. John Maclean
of Lochbuie, Macdonald of Largie, and Ewen
Mac Allan of Lochiel followed the example set by
the Lord of Duart, and likewise surrendered to the
King. Donald Dubh's first rebellion was now
over. Torquil of Lewis refused to surrender him
to the Government, but handed him over to Lach-
lan Cattanach, who delivered him to the King.
Donald was again placed in confinement.