While a sharp dispute took place between the two officers, and before any conclusion could be arrived at, the tide rose, and the regiments drawn up ready to cross the river could no longer pass.
The firing then recommenced on both sides.

Notwithstanding the efforts of the besieged to repair the injury to their wall, the breach daily increased in size.

Wirtemberg moved his forces round from the north side, to take their share in the assault, and at low tide the English and Danes advanced against the breach.

Under a heavy fire from the walls, they struggled through the marshes and entered the river, which, even at low tide, reached to their shoulders.

Suffering heavily from the fire, they pushed forward until they nearly reached the breach.