In fact, without warning her, the bastide of Saint-Loup had been attacked. The attack had failed; the French retreated in disorder. Joan ran to rally them, and, bringing them back to the enemy, she recommenced the assault. In vain Talbot tried to help his people. Joan, standing at the foot of the ramparts, encouraged her people. For three hours the English resisted. Despite their desperate defense, the bastide was taken.