But each day showed the progress made by the besiegers.

Their forces had been increased, Prince John having ordered his captain at Gloucester to send another 100 men to the assistance of Sir Rudolph.

Other towers had now been prepared.

These were larger than the first, and overtopped the castle walls.

From the upper story were drawbridges, so formed as to drop from the structures upon the walls, and thus enable the besiegers to rush upon them.