Coligny was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet, after such an appeal in behalf of the principal place in his government.

The safety of France was dependent upon that of St.Quentin.The bulwark overthrown, Paris was within the next stride of an adventurous enemy.

The Admiral instantly set out, upon the 2d of August, with strong reinforcements.

It was too late.

The English auxiliaries, under Lords Pembroke, Clinton, and Grey, had, in the mean time, effected their junction with the Duke of Savoy, and appeared in the camp before St.Quentin.The route, by which it had been hoped that the much needed succor could be introduced, was thus occupied and rendered impracticable.