"However, it must be done; for unless Anjou's advance is checked, the battle will be lost before Conde can arrive.

You and your cousin had best put yourself at the head of your own troop." On reaching his men Francois gave the order: "Now, my men, is the time to show that you have profited by your drill.

Keep in a solid body.

Do not break up and engage in single conflicts for, if you do, we must be overpowered by numbers.

Ride boot to boot.