"The foe is ours already," he shouted; "follow me, all who love their fatherland:" With that he set spurs to his horse, and having his own regiment well in hand, dashed upon the enemy.

The Gascons received the charge with coolness, and under cover of a murderous fire from the artillery in front, which mowed down the foremost ranks of their assailants-sustained the whole weight of the first onset without flinching.

Egmont's horse was shot under him at the commencement of the action.

Mounting another, he again cheered his cavalry to the attack.

The Gascons still maintained an unwavering front, and fought with characteristic ferocity.