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... victory over the royal troops at Newburn , by the Covenanters . Just as I am leading you by my narrative to understand the reasons that led Montrose to change his political views , and from being a staunch Cove- nanter to turn into an ...
... victory over the royal troops at Newburn , by the Covenanters . Just as I am leading you by my narrative to understand the reasons that led Montrose to change his political views , and from being a staunch Cove- nanter to turn into an ...
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... Victory , they thought , must surely be theirs ; for , in addition to their superior numbers , they were led to battle by many a gallant chief ; and the clergy who accom- panied the army declared that God would not fail to give them victory ...
... Victory , they thought , must surely be theirs ; for , in addition to their superior numbers , they were led to battle by many a gallant chief ; and the clergy who accom- panied the army declared that God would not fail to give them victory ...
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... Victory was his , and all his enemy's cannon , baggage , tents , and arms fell into his hand . His Highlanders pursued the flying foe ; and on the very evening of the fight Montrose entered the prosperous city of Perth . The loss on the ...
... Victory was his , and all his enemy's cannon , baggage , tents , and arms fell into his hand . His Highlanders pursued the flying foe ; and on the very evening of the fight Montrose entered the prosperous city of Perth . The loss on the ...
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... victory could desert a band so brave ! ' Montrose had the satisfaction of seeing the enemy's right flank as fully routed as their left ; and no longer restraining his men , the Highlanders rushed after their flying foes up the streets ...
... victory could desert a band so brave ! ' Montrose had the satisfaction of seeing the enemy's right flank as fully routed as their left ; and no longer restraining his men , the Highlanders rushed after their flying foes up the streets ...
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... cavalry , who turned round and beat a hasty and disorderly retreat . The Redshanks were delighted at this second victory ; but Montrose was compelled to restrain their ardour , by telling them to wait his commands 84 The Fiery Cross ; or ,
... cavalry , who turned round and beat a hasty and disorderly retreat . The Redshanks were delighted at this second victory ; but Montrose was compelled to restrain their ardour , by telling them to wait his commands 84 The Fiery Cross ; or ,
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