Furtive negotiations had taken place between Pitfour and the Earl Marischal to conclude the transaction , as the Earl Marischal did not want the details publicly known , fearing reproaches from his friends .
He displayed little interest in the property and sold it to Lord Pitfour .
Furtive negotiations had taken place between Pitfour and the Earl Marischal to conclude the transaction , as the Earl Marischal did not want the details publicly known , fearing reproaches from Lord 's friends .
He displayed little interest in the property and sold it to Lord Pitfour .