Their return was joyfully welcomed, not only for the victory which they had achieved, but because the enemy was again drawing near to the town.

Auray had fallen.

The brave garrison, after existing for some time upon the flesh of their horses, had endeavoured to cut their way through the besiegers.

Most of them were killed in the attempt, but a few escaped and made their way to Hennebon.
Vannes, an important town, and Carhaix quickly surrendered, and the French force was daily receiving considerable reinforcements.

This arose from the fact that large numbers of French nobles and knights had, with their followers, taken part with Alfonso, King of Castile and Leon, in his war with the Moors.