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WESTRAY
Westray,
as it were said, the west island, is the most fertile of any of
the Orkney islands and noble families have settled there, and there
is a most excellent fortress or castle*,
notwithstanding that it is not yet completed.
In times past the farmers living
here, going out to fight with the Hibernians, the Lewismen, inthe
vernacular, and turning and fleeing the invaders all perished together.
One man, nevertheless, fought more
bravely and fiercely after the others were slain; having his hamstrings
cut, he, however, was brought to his knees, when still engaged in
the contest.
In this island there is a high mountain.
* - probably Noltland Castle.
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