Meantime, MacIian of Ardnamurchan, judging this a proper opportunity of doing an acceptable service to the King, surprised Lochalsh in the island of Ornasay, whither he had retreated, and put him to death, In this MacIan was assisted by Alexander, the eldest surviving son of John of Isla, with whom he had contrived to effect a reconciliation, and to whom he had given his daughter in marriage.
At the same time, MacIain of Ardnamurchan saw an opportunity to serve the King well and attacked Lochalsh in Ornasay, where the latter had taken refuge. This was done with the assistance of Alexander, the eldest son of John of Isla, whom MacIain had reconciled with and who received his daughter in marriage.