The rebel earls retreated northward and finally dispersed their forces , fleeing into Scotland .
Sussex marched out from York on 13 December 1569 with 7,000 men against the rebels ' 4,500 , and was followed by 12,000 men under Baron Clinton .
The rebel earls retreated northward and finally dispersed their forces , fleeing into Scotland .
Sussex marched out from York on 13 December 1569 with 7,000 men against the rebels ' 4,500 , and was followed by 12,000 men under Baron Clinton .