Scottish Myths - Notes on Scottish History and Tradition #255193

He then resolved to make an attempt on Mona Anglesea; but, being unprovided with transport, he attacked it in the following manner. A select body of auxiliaries, disencumbered of their baggage, who were well acquainted with the fords, and accustomed, after the manner of their country, to direct their horses and manage their arms while swimming, were ordered suddenly to plunge into the channel.