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116 THE END OF THE ACTIVE RESISTANCE
came near Dumblain, is, That they intend or give it out
that they will march towards Argyleshire to put the
countrey under contribution, or plunder them ; where¬
upon the Earl of Argyle is gone from St. Johnstoun with
his Regiment, in order to join the forces that are about
Stirling, & on their march to find out the Rebels, who we
hear now are within 10 miles of the garrison of Cardross ;
the Earl of Drumlanerig who is at the head of a body of
300 foot & horse near Stirling, having received Orders to
march towards the Rebels & to attacque them.
Ibid. No. 140.
Tuesday Sept. 16 to Saturday Sept. 20, 1690.
Edinburgh, Sept. 11.
This day the E. of Argyle came to town from Stirling,
& says that the Earl of Drumlanerig, Capt. of His
Majesty’s life guards of horse, & now commander of all
the forces both horse & foot that’s marched towards
Stirling, was within four miles of the Rebels, who are
retiring towards the Hills again; & we are in hourly
expectation of hearing of some action, if these Rebels
will stand to it, while M. G. Mackay is on his march south¬
ward from Aberdeen, endeavouring by all means to force
them to fight, which they above all things make it their
business to shun. The E. of Seaforth is coming hither
under a strong guard from the North, to give security
for himself & his friends & followers.
Ibid. No. 142.
Tuesday Sept. 23 to Saturday Sept. 27, 1690.
[Letters from an officer under the Earl of Drumlanrig.]
Perth, Sept. 13. On Sunday last his lordship having
received orders from the Privy Council to go to Stirling, he
went thither that day; where he no sooner arrived, but