The English members, however, signed the declaration with the full intent of preserving their own religion, that of a form of Episcopacy, altered much indeed from that of the Church of England, but still differing widely from the Scotch system.
The king had many adherents in Scotland, chief of whom was the Earl of Montrose, a most gallant and loyal nobleman.
Upon the day after the fight in the village the king, on Prince Rupert's recommendation, appointed Harry Furness to bear dispatches to the earl, and as he was going north, Prince Rupert placed Lady Sidmouth and her daughter under his charge to convey to the army of the Earl of Newcastle, under whom her husband was at this time engaged.
Upon asking what force he should take with him the prince said that he had better proceed with his own troop, as an escort to the ladies, as far as the camp of Newcastle, filling up the places of those who had fallen in the skirmishes and fight of Newbury with other men, so as to preserve his full tale of fifty troopers.

When he had fulfilled the first part of his mission he was to place his troop at the earl's service until his return, and to proceed in such manner and disguise as might seem best to him.
Harry started for the north in high spirits, feeling very proud of the charge confided to him.

Lady Sidmouth and her daughter were placed in a light litter between two horses.

Harry took his place beside it.

Half the troop, under the command of the lieutenant, rode in front; the other half followed.