The daylight came upon them while the fierce struggle was still at its height.

The besieged, as before, defended themselves with musket and rapier, with melted pitch, with firebrands, with clubs and stones.

Meantime, after morning prayers in the Spanish camp, the trumpet for a general assault was sounded.

A tremendous onset was made upon the gate of the Cross, and the ravelin was carried at last.

The Spaniards poured into this fort, so long the object of their attack, expecting instantly to sweep into the city with sword and fire.