The inhabitants of a canton which was close to the city, and was called Franchemont, resolved to make a desperate effort, and go and fall suddenly upon the very spot where the two princes were quartered.

One night, about ten P.

M., six hundred men sallied out by one of the breaches, all men of stout hearts and well armed.

The duke's quarters were first attacked.

Only twelve archers were on guard below, and they were playing at dice.