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On the Dutch right, the Archduke had committed his third line into the assault.

Maurice saw his chance and asked his tired cavalry for one last effort.

Under the command of his cousin Louis, another charge was delivered and the Spanish cavalry was finally driven from the field.

The Spanish infantry, already engaged at the front, was this time unable to repulse the attack on their flank and started to give ground.

After a while, the front crumbled and, one after another, all units were running in confusion, leaving behind their guns.

The survivors scattered in all directions, but the inactivity of the Dutch garrison in Ostend allowed the Spanish army to avoid total destruction.