Thus, Robert couldn't provide cover for the retreating Belem.
Although Eric had drawn away a portion of the King's Army Knights, they still held the advantage.
The King's Army Knights who had previously been defeated and routed by Robert had also rallied. They now swarmed in from all directions, joining William's ranks.
Belem led his Knights in a steady retreat behind the shield wall erected by the Flemish Spear Soldiers. However, the unhorsed and Dismounted Knights were not so fortunate.
The situation was grim.
The Lance Soldiers might be able to hold back the Knights temporarily, but William also had Archers. The shield wall couldn't protect everyone. Given enough time, they would be routed.
Just as Robert was wondering what to do, he could only watch helplessly as the King's Army hunted down his soldiers.
A moment later, however, the King's Army inexplicably halted its advance, allowing some of the unhorsed knights to escape death.
