Bridges were broken down.
Trees were laid across the highways to obstruct the progress of the cannon.

Nevertheless the Scotch veterans not only pushed forward with great speed, but succeeded in carrying their artillery with them.

They entered Lincolnshire, and were not far from Sleaford, when they learned that Ginkell with an irresistible force was close on their track.
Victory and escape were equally out of the question.

The bravest warriors could not contend against fourfold odds.

The most active infantry could not outrun horsemen.