At the same time, too, a detachment of German cavalry which had been directed by Egmont to make their way under the downs to the southward, now succeeded in turning their left flank.
Egmont, profiting by their confusion, charged them again with redoubled vigor.

The fate of the day was decided.

The French cavalry wavered, broke their ranks, and in their flight carried dismay throughout the whole army.

The rout was total; horse and foot; French, Gascon, and German fled from the field together.

Fifteen hundred fell in the action, as many more were driven into the sea, while great numbers were torn to pieces by the exasperated peasants, who now eagerly washed out their recent injuries in the blood of the dispersed, wandering, and wounded soldiers.