The three heavy guns thundered against the walls without intermission, night and day, until at length a breach was made.

The garrison in vain attempted to repair it, and every hour it grew larger, until there was a yawning gap, twelve yards wide.

This William considered sufficient for the purpose, and made his preparations for the assault.

The English regiment of grenadiers, six hundred strong, was ordered to take its place in the advanced trenches, and to lead the assault.

It was supported on the right by the Dutch Guards, with some British and Brandenburg regiments in reserve.
On the left, the grenadiers were supported by the Danish regiments, and a large body of cavalry were held in readiness, to pour in behind the infantry.