M'Queen

M'Queen brought as many pans as she could collect on a barrow, and was filling them all with porter, rejecting the ale; but indignation was aroused against her, and as fast as she filled, the others emptied.

Auld Licht Idylls 1898

Susy M'Queen brought as many pans as she could collect on

Auld Licht Idyls 1898

Ainnit, in Erse; and it proved to be a water-place, or a place near water, 'which,' said Mr. M'Queen, 'agrees with all the descriptions of the temples of that goddess, which were situated near rivers, that there might be water to wash the statue.'

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

Here we parted from our learned companion, Mr. Donald M'Queen.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

Mr. M'Queen told me that his brother (who is the fourth generation of the family following each other as ministers of the parish of Snizort,) and he joined together, and bought from time to time such books as had reputation.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

But when Mr. M'Queen read a description of Cuchullin's sword in Erse, together with a translation of it in English verse, by Sir James Foulis, Mr. M'Leod said, that was much more like than Mr. M'Pherson's translation of the former passage.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

I should have mentioned that on our left hand, between Portree and Dr. Macleod's house, Mr. M'Queen told me there had been a college of the Knights Templars; that tradition said so; and that there was a ruin remaining of their church, which had been burnt: but I confess Dr. Johnson has weakened my belief in remote tradition.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

Mr. Donald M'Queen went away to-day, in order to preach at Bracadale next day.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

Mr. Donald M'Queen still favoured us with his company, for which we were much obliged to him.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

I do not mean that there are not individuals who are learned (looking at Mr. M'Queen [691]).

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887