The alarm proved to be a false one, but Henry lost no time in ordering his battle.

His cavalry he divided in seven troops or squadrons.

The first, forming the left wing, was a body of three hundred under Marshal d'Aumont, supported by two regiments of French infantry.

Next, separated by a short interval, was another troop of three hundred under the Duke of Montpensier, supported by two other regiments of foot, one Swiss and one German.

In front of Montpensier was Baron Biron the younger, at the head of still another body of three hundred.