The attempt failed as the Scots were not prepared to undertake a lengthy siege.

The plateau's large area meant it could hold enough livestock and provisions to support the people during a lengthy siege.

He made extensive preparations to withstand a lengthy siege although by this time, the King had very few forces left to him.

It was captured in August after a lengthy siege.

After a lengthy siege all they surrendered in April 1916.

After a lengthy siege, the island surrendered in 1302 or 1303.

The town was soon encircled, leading to a lengthy siege.

Thus, a lengthy siege and much loss of life on both sides is avoided.

However on both occasions the attackers were driven off before a lengthy siege could develop.

The town itself was heavily fortified, and well-supplied for a lengthy siege.