By the end of 1642, Essex's forces were the weaker side against the Royalists but the Parliamentarians had the sympathy of the Scots and there were thousands of other troops ready to join their cause around the country. The scene was set for a long conflict.
By the end of 1642 Essex's for?ces were the weaker .side against the Royali:sts but the Parliamentarians had t.he sympathy of the Scots and there were thousands of other troops ready to join their cause around the country. The scene was set ?for a long, conflict.