When as report to great King Henry came,

Of a vast Route which from the Battaile fled,

(Amongst the French most men of speciall name)

By the stout English fiercely followed;

Had for their safety, (much though to their shame)

Got in their flight into so strong a sted,

So fortifi’d by nature (as ’twas thought)

They might not thence, but with much blood be brought.

The Kings slight answer.

An aged Rampire, with huge Ruines heapt,