They raised 12,000 troops in an attempt to oust the French from Scotland .
A group of noblemen , styling themselves the Lords of the Congregation , had appointed themselves leaders of the anti-French , Protestant party , aligning themselves with John Knox and other religious reformers .
leaders raised 12,000 troops in an attempt to oust the anti-French from Scotland .
A group of noblemen , styling themselves the Lords of the Congregation , had appointed themselves leaders of the anti-French , Protestant party , aligning themselves with John Knox and other religious reformers .