One of the most savage clan feuds on the Scottish Borders — the Johnstones and Maxwells had been killing each other for decades. At Dryfe Sands the Johnstones ambushed the Maxwell force in the dark. Lord Maxwell was killed and his body reportedly mutilated. The feud continued until 1608 when a Johnston murdered the next Lord Maxwell in cold blood.
Lord Maxwell killed; heavy Maxwell losses
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