Chapter 104

M‘MILLAN OF KNAP.

TheCnap(that is, the Lump) is opposite Shuna Island in Appin, and the name still remains inTigh a Chnaip(the house of the Lump), the Gaelic name of Balachulish hotel on the road to Glencoe, well-known to tourists. It was regarding the ownership of Knap by the M‘Millans that the oral charter ran:

“M‘Millan’s right to KnapWhile wave strikes rock.”52

“M‘Millan’s right to KnapWhile wave strikes rock.”52

“M‘Millan’s right to KnapWhile wave strikes rock.”52

“M‘Millan’s right to Knap

While wave strikes rock.”52

A Glaistig once came behind a kilted chief of this sept and caught him, so that he could not struggle or escape. She asked him if he had ever been in greater straits (Mhic Mhaoil a Chnaip, an robh thu riamh an airc is mò?). He said he had; she asked when; and he said, “Between plenty and penury” (Eadar féill is aimbeairt). On this she let go her hold. He said, “I give my word I will not be weighed on the same scales again,”53and stabbing her with his dirk killed her.

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