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 the King had brought with him, were placed so advantageously, that every attempt of such a nature was ineffectual. The Duke flew like lightening through his camp, to bring his men to some order; all the Spanish Generals exerted themselves, but their stand was momentary; terror stalked before the English wherever they moved—nothing could resist the impetuosity of their attacks; all was one scene of horror and confusion, the enemy were every where dispersed in the utmost confusion about their camp, and cut to pieces in regiments: to complete the carnage, the Earl of Bury turned the cannon of three redoubts on the flying troops, mowed down in squadrons. By break of day the action was over, the whole Spanish army was totally dispersed, with incredible slaughter; and the loss of their General, who was killed, in the confu-