Complex sentence: Mass was said at Auchindoun for them by Father Gordon, S.J., before they set out on their march through Glenrinnes; their weapons were sprinkled with holy water, and a cross placed on their armour symbolised that they fought in defence of the Cross of Christ.
Split into simpler sentences: Mass was said at Auchindoun for them by Father Gordon, S.J., before they set out on their march through Glenrinnes. Their weapons were sprinkled with holy water, and a cross placed on their armour symbolised that they fought in defence of the Cross of Christ.