"There are some of them nursing a good scratch or two on their behinds this night. It was a rout," someone remarks about a recent defeat. The mood suggests chaos and disorder following a battle, with wounded soldiers and a sense of victory for the other side. The mention of a rout emphasizes the complete disarray and the heavy toll of the conflict.

Piero Strozzi comments that Lord Grey's army wouldn't enjoy their defeat, implying a shared understanding of the brutal consequences of war. Buccleuch mentions that the conflict is primarily between the English and others, like the Kerrs, indicating the broader political and military context. The dialogue reflects the complexities of wartime alliances and rivalries during this turbulent period.