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The Earl of Mar's Council of war. November 13th 1715 Mar fought a major action in Scotland against the Government army, commanded by the Duke of Argyll; this was the Battle of Sheriffmuir. Mar called a Council of War in front of his cavalry and addressing the assembled chiefs and officers in an animated speech, 'depicted the wrongs of their king and counry and congratulated them that they had now an opportunity of avenging these in open battle! Are you ready to engage?' he concluded, drawing his sword.