The troops left for the defence of the lines retired without opposition.

The allies having laid bridges over the scarp, the duke of Marlborough with his division passed the river and encamped at Vitri.

Prince Eugene remained on the other side and invested Douay, the enemy retiring towards Cambray.

Mareschal Villars still commanded the French army, which was extremely numerous and well appointed, considering the distress of that kingdom.

Indeed, the number was augmented by that distress; for many thousands saved themselves from dying of hunger, by carrying arms in the service.