Greedy clansmen sometimes took advantage of the situation.
They are all desolate and deserted; where the clansmen used to live.
It is probable that he had persuaded the second seaman, a clansman of his, to assist him.
Comparing me to my noble and learned clansman is indeed a high honour.
I am sure that we shall have time for his clansman in due course.
They received the dues from their clansmen, not rents.
Matters may be complicated a little further when one asks, what is the position of the clansmen?
In this case, he is a slightly superior clansman, so that is further reason for being loyal to him.