His domains were so situated that, while the civil war lasted, his vassals could not tend their herds or sow their oats in peace.

His lands were daily ravaged; his cattle were daily driven away; one of his houses had been burned down.

It was probable, therefore, that he would do his best to put an end to hostilities.

[209] He was accordingly commissioned to treat with the Jacobite chiefs, and was entrusted with the money which was to be distributed among them.

He invited them to a conference at his residence in Glenorchy.