a romantic Scottish valley in the County of Argyle, near the head of Loch Etive. It is bounded on both sides by almost perpendicular mountains more than 3000 feet high, and the scenery is wild and grand. The valley was the scene of a tragedy, known as the Massacre of Glencoe, in February, 1692. The Highlanders who had favored James II were promised a full pardon if they would submit to the rule of William and Mary. The surrender of the Macdonalds was delayed, and their enemies, taking advantage of an irregularity in the form of their submission, secured a warrant from the king to destroy them. Accordingly, after enjoying their hospitality, one hundred twenty men, led by Captain Campbell, attacked the Macdonalds and slew about sixty men, women and children.