"Keep good order, men, and we shall soon drive this rabble off." The archers had time but to send three flights of arrows among their assailants, when these threw themselves upon the line.

They were armed with short axes, heavy clubs, and other rough weapons; and for a time, the horsemen kept their order and beat them back; but as the horns continued to sound, the Welsh swarmed down in such numbers that they broke in between their mounted foes; some trying to tear them from their saddles, while others crept beneath the horses and drove their long knives into their stomachs, or tried to hamstring them with their axes.
Then the dismounted men-at-arms joined in the fight, and drove the enemy back beyond the line.

Many of the horsemen were, however, dismounted.

These joined their mounted comrades when Sir Eustace gave the word to charge the multitude, before they could rally for a fresh attack.
The Welsh went down in numbers before their lances, but so close was the throng that the horsemen were brought to a stand and, slinging their spears behind them, betook themselves to sword and mace.

Great was the slaughter of their opponents, but these pursued their former tactics.