Anti-war sentiment was skyrocketing as the officers of the British royal army were assaulted by their own men. On the other side of the war, Covenanter propaganda by the Scottish were highly effective due to the internal turmoil of England. They were able to gain the support of the English public who wanted to deescalate the unnecessary conflict.
Anti-war sentiment was rising as British military leaders were attacked by their own troops. The Scottish Covenanters exploited England's internal turmoil to gain public support for a reduction in conflict.