In the confusion the assault by the flying tower of the assailants was neglected, and at this point also they gained footing on the wall.

The young nobles of the court, furious at being outwitted, fought desperately to regain their lost laurels.

But the king rose from his seat and held up his hand.

The trumpeter standing below him sounded the arrest of arms, which was echoed by two others who accompanied Earl Talbot, who had taken his place on horseback close to the walls.

At the sound swords dropt and the din abruptly ceased, but the combatants stood glaring at each other, their blood too heated to relinquish the fray readily.
Already much damage had been done.