The alleged acts of spoil and violence on the MacLarens' cattle, were also found to be unsupported by evidence.

As it was proved, however, that the two brothers, Ronald and James, were held and reputed thieves, they were appointed to find caution to the extent of L200, for their good behaviour for seven years.* * Note D.Author's expedition against the MacLarens.
The spirit of clanship was at that time, so strong--to which must be added the wish to secure the adherence of stout, able-bodied, and, as the Scotch phrase then went, _pretty_ men--that the representative of the noble family of Perth condescended to act openly as patron of the MacGregors, and appeared as such upon their trial.

So at least the author was informed by the late Robert MacIntosh, Esq., advocate.

The circumstance may, however, have occurred later than 1736--the year in which this first trial took place.
Robin Oig served for a time in the 42d regiment, and was present at the battle of Fontenoy, where he was made prisoner and wounded.

He was exchanged, returned to Scotland, and obtained his discharge.