The Constable, meantime, who had advanced with his army to La Fore, was not idle.

He kept up daily communications with the beleagured Admiral, and was determined, if possible, to relieve the city.

There was, however, a constant succession of disappointments.

Moreover, the brave but indiscreet Teligny, who commanded during a temporary illness of the Admiral, saw fit, against express orders, to make an imprudent sortie.

He paid the penalty of his rashness with his life.