The Roundheads fought stoutly; but the charge of the Cavaliers was irresistible.

Furious at the sight of the house in flames, and ignorant of the fate which had befallen their prince and their master's son, they burst upon the Roundheads with a force which the latter were unable to withstand.

For four or five minutes the fight continued, and then such of the Roundheads as were able clapped spurs to their horses and galloped off, hotly pursued by the Cavaliers.

The pursuit was a short one.

Several of the Cavaliers were gathered at the spot where the conflict had taken place, and were, apparently, questioning a wounded man.