Berwick, who was beginning to earn for himself an honourable name in arms, was there; and at his side rode Sarsfield, whose courage and ability earned, on that day, the esteem of the whole French army.
Meanwhile Luxemburg had sent off a pressing message to summon Boufflers.
But the message was needless.

Boufflers had heard the firing, and, like a brave and intelligent captain, was already hastening towards the point from which the sound came.
Though the assailants had lost all the advantage which belongs to a surprise, they came on manfully.

In the front of the battle were the British commanded by Count Solmes.

The division which was to lead the way was Mackay's.

He was to have been supported, according to William's plan, by a strong body of foot and horse.