and was at the illustrious battle of Poictiers, where the whole army
gained universal applause:—headed by a general, whose noble and generous
conduct shone with meridian splendour, not only in this, but in every
other campaign he was engaged in; and whose whole life was one continued
scene of invincible courage, adorned with all that clemency and nobleness
of soul, so much to be admired in a prince.