The duke and his principal captains held a council the next day; and the duke was for delivering the assault.

The king was not present at this council, and when he was informed of the resolution taken he was not in favor of an assault.

"You see," said he, "the courage of these people; you know how murderous and uncertain is street fighting; you will lose many brave men to no purpose.

Wait two or three days, and the Liegese will infallibly come to terms." Nearly all the Burgundian captains sided with the king.
The duke got angry.

"He wishes to spare the Liegese," said he; "what danger is there in this assault?
There are no walls; they can't put a single gun in position; I certainly will not give up the assault; if the king is afraid, let him get him gone to Namur." Such an insult shocked even the Burgundians.