“I congratulate you, my dear general! Make good use of them—and I think you are going to have the opportunity at once.”
“You are right—the enemy’s cavalry are drawn up on the north bank of the river.”
“Any firing in front?”
“They are feeling at all the fords.”
“Are you going there?”
“At once.”
“I will go with you.”
And I mounted my horse which stood saddled near by.
Swallowing some mouthfuls of bread and beef as we rode on, we soon reached Mohun’s command. It consisted of four regiments, drawn up in column, ready to move—and at sight of the young sabreur, the men raised a shout.
Mohun saluted with drawn sabre, and galloped to the front.