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.
Charles was persuaded by his father to hand over the fort but he declined, saying he'd rather lose his life than betray his monarch. Following La Tour's rejection, Claude de La Tour led English troops in a failed attack on Fort Lomeron.