In 1678 , Murray temporarily lost royal favour by counselling moderation concerning the measures taken against the Covenanters .
In 1678 , Murray temporarily fought vigorously against the 9th Earl of Argyll in Argyll 's Rising of 1685 and was instrumental in defeating him .
In 1678 , Murray temporarily lost royal favour by counselling moderation concerning the measures taken against the Covenanters , but fought vigorously against the 9th Earl of Argyll in Argyll 's Rising of 1685 and was instrumental in defeating him .