The Orleans cannon fired upon the town and did great damage.

Three of La Bergere's volleys wrecked the greatest tower on the fortifications.[1201] [Footnote 1201: _Ibid._ _Journal du siege_, p.

97.] The train-bands reached Jargeau on Saturday, the 11th.

Straightway, without staying to take counsel, they hastened to the trenches and began the assault.

They were too zealous; consequently, they went badly to work, received no aid from the men-at-arms and were driven back in disorder.[1202] [Footnote 1202: Perceval de Cagny, p.