The combat was a short one, and in a few minutes the Puritans were flying in all directions.

The pikemen were now approaching on either side in compact bodies, and against these Harry knew that his horsemen could do nothing.

He therefore drew them off from the castle, and during the day circled round and round the place, seizing several carts of provisions destined for the wants of the infantry, and holding them in a sort of leaguer.
That night, finding that their guns were disabled, their horse defeated, and themselves cut off, the rebel infantry drew off, and gave up the siege of the place.

The next morning the cavalry re-entered the castle in triumph, and having received the hearty thanks of Sir Francis Burdett, and leaving with him the troop of Master Chillingworth, who intended to remain there, Harry proceeded on his way north, and reached York without further adventure.
During the ten days that they had journeyed together Lady Sidmouth had been greatly pleased with the attention and character of Harry Furness.
He was always cheerful and courteous, without any of that light tone of flippancy which distinguished the young Cavaliers of the period, and her little daughter was charmed with her companion.

Harry received the hearty thanks of Sir Henry Sidmouth for the care with which he had conducted his wife through the dangers of the journey, and then, having so far discharged his duty, he left his troop at York, and started for Scotland.
On the way he had discussed with Jacob the measures which he intended to take for his journey north.