The Maxwell-Johnstone feud was one of the defining conflicts of Dumfriesshire. Lasting for generations and culminating in the Battle of Dryfe Sands in 1593, it involved dozens of raids, counter-raids and murders. This mid-century clash was typical of the pattern — large-scale cattle lifting backed by armed force, turning into a firefight when the Johnstons attempted pursuit. March Wardens from both sides of the border were powerless to suppress the feud.
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