three in the Afternoon
It began with a most vigorous Spirit , that promis 'd no less than the Success which ensu 'd . The three _ English _ and three _ Scotch _ Regiments , under the Command of the ever renown 'd Earl of _ Ossory _ , together with the Prince of _ Orange _ 's Guards , made their Attack at a Place call 'd the _ Château _ ; where the _ French _ took their Refuge among a Parcel of Hop-Poles ; but their Resource was as weak as their Defence ; and they were soon beaten out with a very great Slaughter . It was here that a _ French _ Officer having his Pistol directed at the Breast of the Prince , Monsieur _ D'Auverquerque _ interpos 'd , and shot the Officer dead upon the Spot . The Fight lasted from three in the Afternoon till Nine at Night ; when growing dark , the Duke of _ Luxembourg _ forsook his Entrenchments , into which we march 'd next Morning . And to see the sudden Change of Things ! that very Spot of Ground , where nothing but Fire and Fury appear 'd the Day before , the yest saw solac 'd with the Proclamation of a Peace . About an Hour before the Attack began , the Duke of _ Monmouth _ arriv 'd in the Army , being kindly receiv 'd by the Prince of _ Orange _ , bravely fighting by his Side , all that Day .