CHAPTER IX.--HECTOR ROY MACKENZIE, FIRST LAIRD OF GAIRLOCH.

Vision of the great chief and his bodyguard--His appearance and valour--Obtains charter to Gairloch--Slays three M'Leods at "the Gairloch"--The battle of Park--Hector Roy and Big Duncan of the Axe--Hector Roy at Sauchieburn--He claims Kintail--Battle of Drum a Chait--Big Duncan again assists--Hector Roy outlawed--Assists Mac Cailean--Kneels before the king--Grasps his hand--Is pardoned--Abandons his claim to Kintail--Fight with M'Leods at Beallach Glasleathaid--Big Duncan and his son Dugal--Hector Roy conquers part of Gairloch--Battle of Flodden--Clan Eachainn 29