The little troop were already about to mount their horses to depart, when they became aware of the sudden tumult.

Elmont, governor of the city, had also flown to the rescue, and had endeavoured to rally the burghers.

Not unmindful of their ancient warlike fame, they had obeyed his entreaties.

Elmont, with a strong party of armed citizens, joined himself to Haultepenne's little band of lancers.

They fired a few shots at straggling parties of plunderers, and pursued others up some narrow streets.