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 of the first line of his centre he began the attack; which was received with firmness. The Earl of Bury at the same time with the left, fell on the right of the French; for about an hour the success of the day was doubtful, but the right of the English army then beginning the attack, threw the French into a little confusion; but Charles flying with great celerity from his centre, repulsed the Duke of Devonshire, and attacked him in his turn, drawing off a part of his centre to sustain his left, the Duke repelled his attack, but it was renewed with such vigour, that he found it necessary to send an Aid de Camp to the King for assistance. George drew twenty battalions from his centre, and all his horse from his left. This was a most masterly and rapid motion; just as the Duke was thinking of a retreat, the King came up at the head of his fresh troops: the field of battle was