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In 1639 he was deprived of his office by the Covenanting party.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

The contrast between these grave, dignified, saintly Covenanting leaders, and the brilliant Cavalier, Sir Thomas Urquhart, is one which, by its picturesqueness, strongly impresses the imagination.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

It was, however, a centre of activity in the Covenanting times.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

In this warfare the representatives of the Covenanting party came off rather badly.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

The Covenanting party were successful beyond their hopes.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John