 | 1841 - 450 pages
...which increased to such a height as would probably have proved fatal in its consequences to some if not all of them, had not John de Groat, who was proprietor...his constant intercourse with strangers passing the Pentland Firth, saw the danger of such disputes ; and, having had address enough to procure silence,... | |
 | 1848 - 800 pages
...the seniority and chieftainship of the clan, which increased to such a height as would have probably proved fatal in its consequences to some, if not to...Groat, who was proprietor of the ferry, interposed. He assured them that as soon as they appeared to split and quarrel among themselves, their neighbours,... | |
 | 1854 - 672 pages
...increased to such a height, as would probably have proved fatal in its consequences to some, if not all of them, had not John de Groat, who was proprietor...his constant intercourse with strangers passing the Pentland Firth, saw the danger of such disputes ; and, having had address enough to procure silence,... | |
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... question arose, respecting the right of taking the door, and sitting at the head of the table, and such like points of precedency (each contending for the seniority, and chieftainship of the clan), which increased to such a height, as would probably... 
