Upon which, the whole Brigade of English gave a shout of rejoicing, that made a roaring echo betwixt the sea and the canal.
Thereupon, the Marshal Turenne came up, with above a hundred Noblemen, to know what was the matter, and the reason of that great shout?
Major-General Morgan told him, "It was a usual custom of the redcoats, when they saw the enemy, to rejoice."
Marshal Turenne answered, "They were men of brave resolution and courage."
After which, Marshal Turenne returning to the head of his army; we put on to our march again.
At the second halt, the whole Brigade of English gave a shout, and cast up their caps into the air; saying, "They would have better hats before night!"
Marshal Turenne, upon that shout, came up again, with several Noblemen and Officers of the army, admiring the resolution of the English, at which time, we were within three-quarters of a mile of the enemy in battalia.
Marshal Turenne desired Major-General Morgan that, at the next halt, he would keep even front with the French; for says he, "I do intend to halt at some distance, that we may see how the enemy is drawn up; and take our advantage accordingly."
Major-General Morgan demanded of his Excellency, "Whether he would shock the whole army at one dash; or try one wing first?"