They came within sight at Maupertuis, near Poiotiers; and Edward, sensible that his retreat was now become impracticable, prepared for battle with all the courage of a young hero, and with all the prudence of the oldest and most experienced commander.
* Rymer, vol.v.p.

863.

[** My copy has 823] Ypod.

Neust.
p.

521.
** Walsing.p.