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& Philip in person commanded the body of reserve -- The Black Prince showed great valour, & the honour of the day was ascribed to him; Guns were first used by the English at the battle of Cressy-- Six weeks after this Queen Philippa defeated the Scots, and took King David Prisoner -- Both these victories were obtained in 1346 -- After that Edward laid siege to Calais, & reduced it by famine-- In 1356, Edward again sent the Black Prince into France, when after taking several towns totally routed the french Army commanded by King John, who had succeeded Philip, & in this battle which was
