By that time the progress of the French arms had spread terror even to the Escurial.

Noailles had, on the banks of the Tar, routed an army commanded by the Viceroy of Catalonia; and, on the day on which this victory was won, the Brest squadron had joined the Toulon squadron in the Bay of Rosas.

Palamos, attacked at once by land and sea, was taken by storm.

Gerona capitulated after a faint show of resistance.

Ostalric surrendered at the first summons.