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21 morass. The same maneuvres were likewise carried on along the front of the left wing. By means of these artifices, joined to the natural strength of the ground, the Scots stood as within an entrenchment; and the invisible pits answered to the concealed batteries of more modern times.

Among the other occurrences of this memorable day, historians mention an incident of a singular nature. As the two armies were about to engage, the abbot of Inchaffery, posting himself before the Scots, with a crucifix in his hand, they all fell down on their knees in act of devotion. The enemy, observing them in so uncommon a posture, concluded that they were frightened into submission. But they were soon undeceived, when they saw them rise, and stand to their arms, with steady countenances.

The English began the action by a brisk charge on the left wing of the Scots, commanded by Randolph. A