Famous homes of Great Britain and their stories (1900)
Malan, Alfred Henry, editor · New York, G. P. Putnam's son; London, The Pall Mall magazine · leaf 216
■ It is curious to note that though there are many detailed accounts of the expenses of house-tceeping and of clothing, there is no mention of tartans ; and where the word plaid is used it is found tomean a blanket. Tartans were, of course, in use, but in Nairnshire, at all events up to 1700, no… … DRYNACHAN 188 (rawt)or Castle Item ane quart aill. ii. s. Item ane queyt braid, viii. d. This thane, John, was guardian of Argyll; and his influencewith the young man brought on him the jealousy of one Camp-bell of Ardkinlas, who murdered him, and though he confessedthe crime was let off,—proving…
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