In the evening Van Artevelde assembled his captains at supper, and, "Comrades," said he, "we shall to-morrow have rough work, for the King of France is here all agog for fighting.

But have no fear; we are defending our good right and the liberties of Flanders.

The English have not helped us; well, we shall only have the more honor.

With the King of France is all the flower of his kingdom.

Tell your men to slay all, and show no quarter.