John Anderson, Late Principal Tenant of the Farm of Kirkton of Slains, Presently Residing at Damhead, Near Peterhead; and Adam Gray, Messenger in Peterhead; Alexander Shepherd in Aldie; Thomas Garland in Ardlethen; and James Milne in Mains of Esslemont, Trustees for the Creditors of James H. Mudie, Late Sub-tenant of the Said Farm of Kirkton of Slains, Respondents. Lieutenant-Colonel John Gordon of Cluny, Appellant. The Respondent's Case