When Charles was pressed by his father to surrender the fort he refused, stating that "he would rather die than betray his King." Upon La Tour's refusal, Claude de La Tour led English troops in an unsuccessful attack on Fort Lomeron.
When Charles was compelled by his father to relinquish the fort he refused, stating that "he would rather perish than deceive his King." Upon La Tour's refusal, Claude de La Tour led English forces in an unsuccessful assault on Fort Lomeron.