The attack had been made upon two breaches.

The British column, headed by the grenadiers, and under the command of Lord Cutts, attacked the principal breach.

The French opposed a desperate defence.

With Lord Cutts as volunteers were Lord Huntingdon, Lord Lorn, Sir Richard Temple, and Mr.Dalrymple, and these set a gallant example to their men.
On arriving at a high breastwork, Lord Huntingdon, who was weakened by recent attack of fever, was unable to climb over it.
"Five guineas," he shouted, "to the man who will help me over!" Even among the storm of balls there was a shout of laughter as the nobleman held out his purse, and a dozen willing hands soon lifted him over the obstacle.
Then on the troops swept, stormed the covered way, carried the ravelin, and forced their way up the breach.

The French fought staunchly; and well it was for the British that no reinforcements could reach them from Venloo, and that the original 800 garrisoning the fort were alone in their defence.