[The House of Whispers by William Le Queux]@TWC D-Link bookThe House of Whispers CHAPTER XV 3/17
On his father's accession in 1371, he was granted the charters of Badenoch, with the Castle of Lochindorb and of Strathavon; and at a slightly later date he was granted the lands of Tempar, Lassintulach, Tulachcroske, and Gort (Garth).
As you know, many traditions regarding him still survive; but one fact contained in yonder papers is always interesting, for it shows that he was confined in the dungeon of the old keep of Glencardine until Robert III.
released him.
There are also a quantity of interesting facts regarding 'Red Neil,' or Neil Stewart of Fothergill, who was Laird of Garth, which will some day be of value to future historians of Scotland." "Is there anything concerning the mysterious fate of Cardinal Setoun within Glencardine ?" asked the girl, unable to curb her curiosity. "No," he replied in a manner which was almost snappish.
"That's a mere tradition, my dear--simply a tale invented by the country-folk.
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