Edward himself and his son accompanied them as mourners.

On the Monday following Edward marched with his army against Calais, and summoned the town to surrender.

John of Vienne, who commanded the garrison, refused to comply with the demand.

The fortifications of the town were extremely strong and the garrison numerous, and Edward perceived that an assault would be very unlikely to succeed, and would entail great loss, while a repulse would have dimmed the lustre of the success which he had gained.

He therefore determined to reduce it by famine, and the troops were set to work to build huts.