Cromwell, looking through a glass, saw the enemy's camp in motion; and foretold, without the help of revelations, that the Lord had delivered them into his hands.

He gave orders immediately for an attack.

In this battle it was easily observed, that nothing in military actions can supply the place of discipline and experience; and that, in the presence of real danger, where men are not accustomed to it, the fumes of enthusiasm presently dissipate, and lose their influence.

The Scots, though double in number to the English, were soon put to flight, and pursued with great slaughter.

The chief, if not only resistance, was made by one regiment of Highlanders, that part of the army which was the least infected with fanaticism.