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and finding himself pretty well recovered, resolved to place himself at the head of his army: he was advised against it by his surgeons, but in vain: the impetuosity of his courage, could not be stopped; and he arrived at the camp the 29th of June. He immediately drew his forces out of their entrenchments, and calling in the detachments commanded by the Earl of Bury, and General Villiers; he again found himself at the head of a gallant army, of seventy thousand men in good spirits, and who longed to wipe off their late disgrace. Charles had marched to Breteuil, to intercept Sommers, and he had stationed his troops in so judicious a manner, that the Englishmen could not pass him. The King of England having drawn in all his scattered troops, moved towards the French King; who prepared to receive him in the most vigorous manner. It was plainly fore-seen