[thejeff]

My scout certainly wasn't set to attack, so it does seem that patrolling all happens first. Which it does in the turn order. Doesn't make a lot of sense, but isn't likely to cause a lot of problems.

I believe sneakers who are caught but beat the patrollers are always still hiding, even though they take the province. Technically he's not sieging, but he is there which is apparently enough to keep control. Much like leaving a non-commander unit will keep control (and let you see what he tries to break siege with)

This is probably tied to the exploit that lets Pans or other stealthy summoners hold forts down indefinitely.