Perceiving what was their intent

With what arms and reg’lars he had,

For nought they should not it invade.

When Charles found how all might be,

He marched on courageouslie,

Within two miles west from the town;

Then by Slateford took compass round,

By the south side of Burrow-muir,

Out of the castle’s sight and power.

South from the city he camp’d again,