A Treacherous Plot So rapid was the advance of Wallace's army that the English had scarce time to form when they were upon them.

The Scotch charged with extreme impetuosity among the English ranks, directing the onslaught principally against the centre, commanded by the Earl of Kent.
The English resisted stoutly; but the Earl of Kent was struck down by Wallace himself, and was with difficulty borne off the field; and after severe fighting, the whole English army was thrown into disorder and took to flight.

Some hundreds were killed in action, and many more in the pursuit which followed; this, however, Wallace would not allow to be pushed too far lest the fugitives should rally and turn.

Then the victorious Scots returned to the English camp.

In this was found a great abundance of provisions, arms, and other valuable booty.