But the French were slow to regain confidence.

When, in the darkness by the light of the fire, they beheld for the first time close to them the bulwarks of Les Tourelles, the men-at-arms were afraid.

Certain said: "It would take us more than a month to capture it."[1048] [Footnote 1048: Perceval de Cagny, p.

146.] The lords, captains, and men-at-arms went back to the town to pass a quiet night.

The archers and most of the townsfolk stayed at Le Portereau.