The earls of Rothes, Cassils, Montrose, Lothian, the lords Lindesey, Louden, Yester, Balmerino, distinguished themselves in that party.

Many Scotch officers had acquired reputation in the German wars, particularly under Gustavus; and these were invited over to assist their country in her present necessity.

The command was intrusted to Lesley, a soldier of experience and abilities.

Forces were regularly enlisted and disciplined.

Arms were commissioned and imported from foreign countries.
A few castles which belonged to the king, being unprovided with victuals, ammunition, and garrisons, were soon seized.