[18] Augereau commanded the army operating near Lyons, but it was inferior to that of the Austrians.—J. H. R.
[19] A gross exaggeration. Napoleon probably referred to Blücher’s surrender near Lübeck in November, 1806, and his defeat at Vauchamps in February, 1814.—J. H. R.
[20] Alluding to Murat.
[21] Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon was sent, escorted by a squadron of the 10th Hussars, to communicate with the Prussian headquarters, as to co-operation with the British army ordered to retire to the position in front of Waterloo.