The horse archers with the captal poured their arrows into the mass, while the shafts of the main body of the archers on the hill hailed upon them without ceasing.
The rumour spread among those in the French rear, who were unable to see what was going forward, that the day was already lost, and many began to fly.

Sir John Chandos marked the confusion which had set in, and he exclaimed to the prince: "Now, sir, ride forward, and the day is yours.

Let us charge right over upon your adversary, the King of France, for there lies the labour and the feat of the day.

Well do I know that his great courage will never let him fly, but, God willing, he shall be well encountered." "Forward, then, John Chandos," replied the prince.

"You shall not see me tread one step back, but ever in advance.