The enemy whom Dundee had most reason to fear was a youth of distinguished courage and abilities named William Cleland.

Cleland had, when little more than sixteen years old, borne arms in that insurrection which had been put down at Bothwell Bridge.

He had since disgusted some virulent fanatics by his humanity and moderation.

But with the great body of Presbyterians his name stood high.

For with the strict morality and ardent zeal of a Puritan he united some accomplishments of which few Puritans could boast.